Tates homestead
A variant of the English surname Tatum, derived from the Old English name Tata and 'ham', meaning home or settlement. It originally denoted someone from a specific homestead or village. While historically a surname, it has transitioned into a rare given name for both boys and girls.
Less common today
Tatem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,432 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL running back
