Stetson

Stetson - A very unique male name

Stetson appeared on the charts for the first time in 1985 on position #1957. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Stetson and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Stetson? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Stetson. The baby boy name Stetson was given to 2,645 baby boys in 2025, ranking #136 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 554 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Stetson peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 136.

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Stetson is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Stetson is currently topping the baby name charts in Wyoming at position #15 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,045.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Stetson is where you live.

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Stetson origin and meaning

American — transferred surname, made famous by the Stetson hat company

A surname of uncertain origin; as a given name it is borrowed for its cowboy-hat association, not for a surname meaning

Stetson is an English surname of uncertain origin that John B. Stetson's hat company turned into a symbol of the American West. As a boys' given name it was minor until a dramatic recent surge, from #479 in 2020 to #136 in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Stetson is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Stetson, pop culture references for the name Stetson and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

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We've found the following names that sound similar to Stetson, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Stetson

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Stetson a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Stetson?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

STET-sun · /ˈstɛtsən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Stetson Bennett — American football quarterback, two-time national champion at Georgia (b. 1997) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

Stetson is a full cowboy-boot name — Western, rugged and unmistakably American, riding the current Western-name wave. Its five-year surge is one of the sharpest in the data.

Worth knowing

• It is a hat brand first for most adults — expect hat jokes
• The surge is very recent, so its staying power is untested