How Many People Are Named Tatem?

Complete statistics for the name Tatem: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tatem
Very Rare
American

Tatem is a very rare female name, with only 640 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 515,668 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all its bearers under 30.

~1,067
Living in US
1 in 310,637
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,033
Worldwide Bearers
#436,161
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
287
🇮🇩 Indonesia
45
🇺🇸 United States
640
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇷🇺 Russia
2
🇩🇿 Algeria
1
🇧🇲 Bermuda
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇲🇷 Mauritania
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
290 (45%)
♀ Female
350 (55%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
646
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 646 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
71

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tatem Through the Generations

Tatem peaked in popularity in 2006 with 42 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. The average age of people named Tatem is 16, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. With 646 under-30 and none aged 30-60 or over-60, Tatem stands out as a name for the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tatem's American roots

📄 About the Name Tatem

How Many People Have the Name Tatem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,067 people in the United States currently share the name Tatem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 310,637 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tatem a Common or Rare Name?

Tatem is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tatem Mean?

Tatem means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tatem in SSA data, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

When Was Tatem Most Popular?

The name Tatem reached peak popularity in 2006, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tatem?

Approximately 1,067 people named Tatem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,067. That works out to roughly 1 in 310,637 Americans.

Is Tatem a rare name?

Tatem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 310,637 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tatem mean?

Tatem means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Tatem more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 45% of people named Tatem are male and 55% are female.

When was Tatem most popular?

Tatem peaked in 2006 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,067
All-Time Births1,067
1 in X1 in 310,637
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2006
World Rank#436,161
Male %45%
Female %55%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.