Declining since 2019, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Absalat since 2015
Babies named Absalat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Absalat is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2015, a time when inventive and stylized names were on the rise. Its peak usage came in 2019, when it ranked 11,932 nationally, though it remains exceptionally rare: as of 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in every 229,610 newborns. The name shows a falling trajectory since its 2019 peak, suggesting it may have been a brief trend rather than a lasting fixture. Its exact origins are unclear; it may be a creative respelling of a name like Absalom (from Hebrew, meaning "father of peace") or a completely novel coinage. Without clear etymology or documented history, Absalat is best characterized as a modern American invention, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and uncommon choice.
Absalat first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2015. It does not appear in any major name dictionaries and its formation is unclear; it may be a creative respelling or blend of existing names. Given its recent emergence and lack of clear linguistic roots, it is classified as a modern invented name.
Sibling names for Absalat
Names that share Absalat's style, for a brother or sister.
