Tatym
A feminine variant spelling of Tatum, an English surname derived from an Old English place name meaning "settlement with fertile soil".
Name Census estimates that about 295 living Americans carry the first name Tatym. It is a predominantly female name (96.6% of registrations). The average person named Tatym today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tatym births was 2012 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tatym. 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
295
~ 1 in 1,161,879 Americans
Peak year
2012
27 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,873
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Tatym
Tatym leans heavily female at 96.6% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tatym as a male name
- Ranked #13,952 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2013 (5 births)
Tatym as a female name
- Ranked #8,873 in 2024
- 12 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (27 births)
Popularity
Tatym: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tatym from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 137 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tatym remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tatym 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 Tatym 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 Tatym
The given name Tatym is a relatively modern name with an uncertain origin. It is believed to be a variation or derivative of the name Tatum, which has its roots in several languages and cultures.
One theory suggests that Tatym is a feminine form of the English surname Tatum, which is derived from the Old English word "tun," meaning "town" or "enclosure." This could indicate that the name Tatym was initially used to refer to someone who lived in a particular town or settlement.
Another possibility is that Tatym is a variation of the Latin name Tatius, which was the name of a legendary king of the Sabines, an ancient Italian tribe. In this context, Tatym could be associated with the concepts of leadership, authority, and tradition.
While the name Tatym does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tatym is Tatym Bray, an English writer and illustrator who lived in the late 19th century. She was known for her children's books and illustrations, particularly in the genre of fairy tales.
Another notable figure with the name Tatym is Tatym Kearney, an American artist and sculptor who was active in the early 20th century. Her works, primarily in bronze and stone, were exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.
In the field of literature, Tatym Moller was a German novelist and poet who wrote during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
In the realm of sports, Tatym Haley was a Canadian figure skater who competed in the 1960s and 1970s. She won several national championships and represented Canada at the Winter Olympics.
Finally, Tatym Williamson was a British entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful clothing line in the late 20th century. Her innovative designs and business acumen earned her recognition in the fashion industry.
While these examples provide glimpses into the use of the name Tatym throughout history, its origins and etymology remain somewhat elusive, reflecting the modern and individualistic nature of this unique name.
People
Tatym + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tatym: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tatym?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tatym 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 1,161,879 US residents.
Is Tatym a common name?
We classify Tatym as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 298 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tatym most popular?
The single biggest year for Tatym was 2012, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tatym is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tatym a female name?
Yes, 96.6% of people registered as Tatym 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.
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.