Tatem

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAY-tum /ˈteɪ.təm/Medium

Meaning: Tatem is a modern respelling of Tatum, an English surname from an Old English name plus 'ham' (homestead), roughly 'Tata's homestead.' The respelling route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spin on Tatum: Tatem points to an English surname, 'Tata's homestead' (said 'TAY-tum'). The respelling route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningTatem is a modern respelling of Tatum, an English surname from an Old English name plus 'ham' (homestead), roughly 'Tata's homestead.' The respelling route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#5583 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 310

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Tatem reads as a modern respelling of Tatum, an English surname meaning roughly 'Tata's homestead.' It rides the popularity of Tatum while keeping a distinct look; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TAY-tum').

It appears only rarely as a boys' name in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Tatem is a modern respelling of the surname-name Tatum, from an Old English 'Tata's homestead.' The spelling route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TAY-tum').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Tatem — Respelling of Tatum; English surname 'Tata's homestead'; route uncertain

Variations

TatumTatom

Nicknames

TateTatt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tatem mean?

Tatem is a spelling of Tatum, an English surname meaning roughly 'Tata's homestead'; the respelling route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tatem?

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

Is Tatem a boy or girl name?

Here Tatem is used as a boy's name; Tatum itself is used across both.

How popular is Tatem?

Tatem is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., against the more common Tatum.