Absalom
boy nameAbsalom entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #4190 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#4190
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4794 |
| 1980s | #5870 |
| 1990s | #7398 |
| 2000s | #9953 |
| 2010s | #9895 |
| 2020s | #10018 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Absalom are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Absalom alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Absalom in 2025?
- Absalom is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Absalom most popular?
- Absalom peaked in 1974, reaching #4190 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Absalom with classmates?
- Absalom will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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