Total births
487
Unisex name · since 1997
Taitum
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 487 babies named Taitum, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8207
- among girls today
- 487
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Taitum is the #8207 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 487 recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Taitum recorded 487 times among girls since 1997, holding rank #8207 nationally today, ahead of 54% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #8207 among girls today
- 487 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Taitum is currently the #8207 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 487 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8207
- among girls today
- 487
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Taitum vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8207
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Taitum was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
28 babies were named Taitum in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Taitum compares
487 Top 45% higher than 55% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Taitum's all-time total is 27% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Taitum | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 487 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Taitum's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Taitum's full recorded timeline at 2011, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2011 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Taitum at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#8,207
Active since
1997
Taitum popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Taitum popularity over time - boys
110 total births recorded since 2006 (Taitum as boys' name)
Taitum by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Taitum's strongest decade.
192 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Taitum births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
170 births
- 2010s
2010s
192 births
- 2020s
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 192 births (39% of all-time use).
Taitum by state
Where Taitum concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Taitum's total US births 1.0%
5 of 487 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taitum? ▼
487 babies have been named Taitum since 1997. It currently ranks #8207 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 28 births.
When was Taitum most popular? ▼
Taitum was most popular in the 2010s decade with 192 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Taitum most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taitum are California (5 births).
Is Taitum a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Taitum is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 487 births, and as a boy's name it has 110 births.
How long has the name Taitum been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Taitum since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Taitum? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taisha, Taina, Tai, Taira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Taitum's data
- Taitum's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (192 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Taitums (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Taitum
Nearby Names Like Taitum
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taitum
Taisha Girl
#5848 2,838 births
Taina Girl
#6985 2,757 births
Tai Girl
#8526 1,815 births
Taira Girl
#10437 1,022 births
Tailor Girl
#14018 970 births
Compare Taitum side by side: Taitum vs Taisha Taitum vs Taina Taitum vs Tai
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Taitum: #8207 Unisex Name - 487 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taitum. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Taitum draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.