boy's name
Absalom
AB-suh-lum (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 228
Absalom is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1990, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Absalom Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How Popular Is Absalom?
In 2024, Absalom was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Absalom Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Absalom
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Absalom Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Absalom over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Absalom
- English AB-suh-lum
Sibling Names for Absalom
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Absalom — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Absalom
How popular is the name Absalom?
In 2024, Absalom was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Absalom a girl's or a boy's name?
Absalom is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Absalom?
Absalom has 3 syllables.
When was Absalom most popular?
Absalom peaked in 1990, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.