boy's name
Absalon
AB-suh-lon (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 33
Absalon is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 7 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 2006, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1985.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Absalon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 16 |
How Popular Is Absalon?
In 2008, Absalon was given to 7 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.
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 Absalon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Absalon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Absalon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Absalon
- English AB-suh-lon
Sibling Names for Absalon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Absalon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Absalon
How popular is the name Absalon?
In 2008, Absalon was given to 7 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 Absalon a girl's or a boy's name?
Absalon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Absalon?
Absalon has 3 syllables.
When was Absalon most popular?
Absalon peaked in 2006, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.