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Taitum

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Pronounced TAY-tum /ˈteɪ.təm/High

Meaning: A spelling of Tatum — from the Old English surname, 'Tata's homestead/estate'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Tata's homestead: Taitum spells Tatum. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Tatum — from the Old English surname, 'Tata's homestead/estate'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#8345 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 469

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taitum is a spelling of Tatum — from the Old English surname, 'Tata's homestead/estate'. Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'TAY-tum').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-homestead at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Tatum comes from an Old English surname, 'Tata's homestead' — Taitum is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'TAY-tum').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Tatum — unisex; surname-name

Variations

TatumTatemTaytum

Nicknames

Tate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taitum mean?

Taitum spells Tatum — Old English 'Tata's homestead'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Taitum?

It's said TAY-tum /ˈteɪ.təm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taitum a boy or girl name?

Taitum is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Taitum?

Taitum is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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