Boy nameCurrently #7,735 in the USSteady
Absalom
//ˈæbsələm//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20247 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Absalom's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Absalom's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Absalom |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Absalom through the decades
- Absalom peaked in 2024, when 10 babies were named Absalom in the US.
- The 2010s were Absalom's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Absalom has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Absalom currently ranks #7,735 in the US and is holding steady.