Total births
3,997
Unisex name · since 1992
Taytum
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 3,997 babies named Taytum, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #717
- among girls today
- 3,997
- born since 1992
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 96%
- more common than other girls
Taytum currently ranks #717 among unisex names in America, with 3,997 babies recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Taytum has been recorded 3,997 times among girls since 1992, currently ranked #717 nationally and more common than 96% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #717 among girls today
- 3,997 born since 1992
- 2020s peak decade
- 96% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Taytum is currently the #717 unisex name in America, more common than 96% of girls - 3,997 born since 1992, peaking in the 2020s.
- #717
- among girls today
- 3,997
- born since 1992
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 96%
- more common than other girls
Taytum vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#717
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 96% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Taytum was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
430 babies were named Taytum in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Taytum compares
3,997 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Taytum's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Taytum | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,997 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 430 | 48 | 19,840 |
Taytum's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Taytum splits its recorded history at 2009: 85% of all births land in the more recent half, 15% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 430 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Taytum at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#717
Active since
1992
Taytum popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 430
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Taytum popularity over time - boys
621 total births recorded since 2005 (Taytum as boys' name)
Taytum by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Taytum's strongest decade.
2,046 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Taytum births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s 601
2000s
601 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,245 births
- 2020s
2020s
2,046 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 2,046 births (51% of all-time use).
How Taytum compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Taytum's total volume
Taytum vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Taytum by state
Where Taytum concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 371 | 9.3% |
| #2 | California | | 294 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Utah | | 141 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 112 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 112 | 2.8% |
| #6 | Florida | | 110 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Oklahoma | | 102 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 89 | 2.2% |
Texas share of Taytum's total US births 9.3%
Even split
371 of 3,997 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 40 reporting states.
Taytum appears in 40 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Taytum? ▼
Taytum has been given to 3,997 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #717 as of the latest data. 430 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Taytum most popular? ▼
Taytum was most popular in the 2020s decade with 2,046 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Taytum most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Taytum are Texas (371 births), California (294 births), Utah (141 births).
Is Taytum a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Taytum is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,997 births, and as a boy's name it has 621 births.
How long has the name Taytum been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Taytum since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Taytum? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taylor, Tayler, Taya, Tayla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Taytum's data
- Texas records the most Taytums (371 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Taytum
Nearby Names Like Taytum
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Taytum
Taylor Girl
#353 330,145 births
Tayler Girl
#6035 11,169 births
Taya Girl
#2125 6,580 births
Tayla Girl
#2734 5,467 births
Taylin Girl
#2167 2,724 births
Compare Taytum side by side: Taytum vs Taylor Taytum vs Tayler Taytum vs Taya
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Taytum: #717 Unisex Name - 3,997 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/taytum. 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 Taytum 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.