Is Taytum a boy's or girl's name?

Taytum is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 552 recorded births.

When was Taytum most popular?

Taytum reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 430 births that year. It is currently ranked #715 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Taytum?

Taytum is currently ranked #715 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,619 babies since 1992.

Taytum

A familiar American name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysAmericanRising fast

#715▼ 35in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Taytum is a girl's and boy's baby name of American origin, a variant spelling of Tatum — from the Old English surname meaning 'Tata's homestead' — with the Y spelling giving it a more distinctive visual identity. The name was popularized by actress Tatum O'Neal, the youngest person ever to win a competitive Academy Award (at age 10 in 1974).

Taytum is the Instagram-era evolution of Tatum — the Y spelling making it look fresh and distinctive on a social media profile. Influencer and TikTok parent Kyler and Mad Fisher have a daughter named Taytum, which significantly boosted the name's online visibility. Sweet, modern, and immediately recognizable in style.

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Popularity Over Time

Taytum climbed 2351 spots in the last 20 years — from #3066 to #715.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Taytum
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,668	#859	▲
2010s	1,245	#1734	▲
2000s	601	#2965	▲
1990s	105	#9277	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 1992–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Taytum
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	392	#715	-38 (-8.8%)
2023	430	#680	+60 (16.2%)
2022	370	#771	+91 (32.6%)
2021	279	#947	+82 (41.6%)
2020	197	#1181	+19 (10.7%)
2019	178	#1293	+45 (33.8%)
2018	133	#1613	+29 (27.9%)
2017	104	#1941	+12 (13.0%)
2016	92	#2126	-24 (-20.7%)
2015	116	#1812	-20 (-14.7%)
2014	136	#1589	+15 (12.4%)
2013	121	#1724	-26 (-17.7%)
2012	147	#1516	+42 (40.0%)
2011	105	#1907	-8 (-7.1%)
2010	113	#1817	+25 (28.4%)
2009	88	#2241	-8 (-8.3%)
2008	96	#2121	+27 (39.1%)
2007	69	#2681	+3 (4.5%)
2006	66	#2723	-10 (-13.2%)
2005	76	#2358	+25 (49.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Taytum as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Taytum has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 552 births since 2005.

#2147

Current rank

552

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Taytum be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Taytum is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #715. As a boy's name, it ranks #2147.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1992–2024) · Methodology