Brooks
English
“of the brook”
Unisex · English
“Tate's homestead”
Say it TAY-tumPronunciation may vary by region.
A little maybe, saved for later.
The story behind the name
Tatum is strong, distinctive, energetic, and recommended, especially if your last name is as congenial as O'Neal. The name is now used for both genders, with the balance running about two to one in favor of the girls.
Jazz legend Art Tatum and actor Channing Tatum are two notable male bearers, albeit as a surname. Country singer Luke Bryan has a son Tatum Christopher, called Tate. We also recommend the cool and crisp Tate as a standalone name.
A little perspective
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 202 | 1,736 |
| 2025 | Girls | 189 | 1,661 |
| 2024 | Boys | 195 | 1,841 |
| 2024 | Girls | 205 | 1,502 |
| 2023 | Boys | 233 | 1,504 |
| 2023 | Girls | 227 | 1,319 |
| 2022 | Boys | 318 | 1,058 |
| 2022 | Girls | 274 | 1,156 |
| 2021 | Boys | 386 | 837 |
| 2021 | Girls | 279 | 1,137 |
| 2020 | Boys | 490 | 598 |
| 2020 | Girls | 344 | 903 |
| 2019 | Boys | 487 | 596 |
| 2019 | Girls | 359 | 882 |
| 2018 | Boys | 534 | 529 |
| 2018 | Girls | 416 | 744 |
| 2017 | Boys | 598 | 457 |
| 2017 | Girls | 444 | 713 |
| 2016 | Boys | 637 | 417 |
| 2016 | Girls | 422 | 775 |
| 2015 | Boys | 587 | 473 |
| 2015 | Girls | 409 | 783 |
| 2014 | Boys | 593 | 465 |
| 2014 | Girls | 391 | 834 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
We haven’t added verified variations for this spelling yet.
Keep the possibilities coming
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