Cheerful or bringer of joy
Tateum is a modern spelling variation of the English surname Tatum. It is derived from the Old English name Tata, which was likely a nursery term of endearment meaning cheerful.
Less common today
Tateum isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,153 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
