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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Taetum — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Taeshawn|Taeveon
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Taetum

◈

TAY-tum · 2 syllables

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Girl
#10969
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#10969
Popularity score: 6
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#10969 in 2024
5yr
+4003 ranks
Velocity
+4003
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#12133
Popularity score: 5
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#12133 in 2024
5yr
+1802 ranks
Velocity
+1802
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #12133 · Rising since 2023

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Taetum

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12133

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #10969 · Rising since 2022

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Taetum

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #10969

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+4003 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishUnisex2-syllableNatureRareModern usageGaelic roots
STRONG
High confidence

Taetum is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #10969 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +4003 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#12133 · very rare
Taetum at a Glance
Meaning:A rare Irish name of uncertain etymology, possibly relating to old Gaelic roots meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair,' though historical documentation is sparse.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#10969 in 2024
5yr change:+4003 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #10969 · Boy #12133
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Tatum◈Tatem◈TatenTayten◈Tate◈Talon◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Soren◈Finn◈Caspian◈Stellan◈Beckett◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Taetum
Wren◈IvyRowan◈Hazel◈Stellan◈Beckett◈PhoebeLeif
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Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #4358
↑↑ Surging
Finn◈
Irish · #11396
↓ Fading
Caspian◈
Persian · —
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #14996
↓ Declining
Beckett◈
English · #1801
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Taetum · Overview
Summary

Taetum is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #10969 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Taetum scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 4003 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Taetum carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Taetum is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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