Tatem
Pronunciation: [ t-AT-ihm ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tatem first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 293 babies have been named Tatem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tatem is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,687 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,687
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tatem
Tatem is a boy name .
Is Tatem a boy or girl name? Tatem is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,687 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,500. Tatem is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tatem is currently ranked #22,687 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tatem include Tat, Tay, Taie, and Tatkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tatem include Tate . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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