Taetum
A unisex name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Tatum.
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Taetum. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Taetum today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taetum births was 2011 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taetum. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
2011
15 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,969
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Taetum
Taetum leans heavily female at 84.2% of total registrations, but 26 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Taetum as a male name
- Ranked #12,133 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (6 births)
Taetum as a female name
- Ranked #10,969 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (10 births)
Popularity
Taetum: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taetum from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 83 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taetum remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taetum by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taetum during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taetum
The name Taetum is a relatively modern invention with no clear historical roots or linguistic origins. It does not appear to have any direct connections to ancient languages, cultures, or historical records. However, its unique spelling and pronunciation have led to some speculation about its possible derivation.
Some scholars suggest that Taetum may be a creative variation of the name Tatum, which itself is thought to be derived from the Latin name Tatius or Tata, meaning "to admire" or "to cherish." This theory proposes that the additional "e" in Taetum was added for aesthetic or stylistic reasons, possibly to create a more distinctive and memorable name.
Another theory proposes that Taetum could be a combination of the Greek prefix "ta-" meaning "the" and the Latin word "aetum," which means "age" or "era." This interpretation would give Taetum a meaning along the lines of "the age" or "the era," potentially symbolizing a new beginning or a significant moment in time.
Unfortunately, due to the relative obscurity of the name Taetum, there are no well-documented historical figures or famous individuals bearing this name from ancient or medieval times. The earliest recorded instances of the name appear to be in modern times, with the first known use dating back to the late 20th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Taetum is Taetum Sargent, an American actress and singer born in 1994. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the Nickelodeon series "The Haunted Hathaways."
Another notable person named Taetum is Taetum Thomas, an American volleyball player who competed for the University of Kansas from 2015 to 2018. She was a key player on the team and earned several accolades during her collegiate career.
In the world of sports, there is also Taetum Miller, an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the Utah Royals FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Taetum Koefer is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television series such as "Supernatural" and "The Killing." She was born in 1998 and has been active in the entertainment industry since her childhood.
Lastly, Taetum Gundlach is an American equestrian rider who competes in show jumping competitions. She has represented the United States in various international events and has achieved notable success in her discipline.
While the name Taetum may be relatively new and lacking in deep historical roots, its unique sound and spelling have captured the attention of parents seeking distinctive names for their children in recent years. As more individuals bear this name, it may gain greater recognition and potentially establish its own cultural significance over time.
People
Taetum + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taetum as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taetum: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taetum?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taetum going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Taetum a common name?
We classify Taetum as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taetum most popular?
The single biggest year for Taetum was 2011, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taetum is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Taetum in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taetum a female name?
Yes, 84.2% of people registered as Taetum in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Taetum still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taetum in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Taetum can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Taetum?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.