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Tatem

♀ Girl

Pronounced TAY-tuhm /ˈteɪ.təm/Medium

Meaning: Tatem is a spelling of Tatum, an English surname from a place name meaning 'Tata's homestead'. A unisex surname name, used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Tatem is a spelling of Tatum, 'Tata's homestead' (said 'TAY-tuhm'). Unisex, we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningTatem is a spelling of Tatum, an English surname from a place name meaning 'Tata's homestead'. A unisex surname name, used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#14759 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619972025

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

The name Tatem is a spelling of Tatum, an English surname, 'Tata's homestead', turned given name. It is unisex and used here for a girl. In the U.S. it is rare in this spelling and reads as crisp and modern (said 'TAY-tuhm').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, crisp, and unisex.

Did you know? Tatem is a spelling of Tatum — an English place-name surname meaning 'Tata's homestead' — a unisex surname name popular for girls via actress Tatum O'Neal (said 'TAY-tuhm').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Tatem — spelling of Tatum; English surname, unisex

Variations

TatumTatymTaytum

Nicknames

TateTati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tatem mean?

Tatem is a spelling of Tatum, an English surname meaning 'Tata's homestead'.

How do you pronounce Tatem?

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

Is Tatem a boy or girl name?

Tatem (Tatum) is unisex; used here for a girl, it also sees boys' use.

How popular is Tatem?

Tatem is rare for girls in the U.S. in this spelling.

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