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Stetson
BoyEnglish· “uncertain; English surname”
- Meaning
- uncertain; English surname (origin disputed)
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- STEHT-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #136
- US babies 2025
- 2,662
- Best rank
- #136 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Stetson
Stetson is often said to mean “uncertain; English surname”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English roots.
Stetson comes from an English surname of uncertain origin. It is best known through John B. Stetson, the nineteenth-century American hatmaker whose wide-brimmed hats became a symbol of the American West, so much so that stetson became a general word for a cowboy hat. As a first name, Stetson is a recent choice in the United States, growing along with other Western-inspired names such as Colt, Wyatt and Ryder. It sounds rugged and adventurous. Stets is a possible nickname. The name suits families who like country style with a touch of polish.
Popularity over time
Stetson first appears in US Social Security records in 1930. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 1989. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #136, and its highest count, 2,662 babies. Use has grown 770% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,879 in 1980, #1,257 in 2000, #1,227 in 2010, and #136 in 2025. Of the 15,604 US boys named Stetson since records began, 64% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,984 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Matteo, Beckett, Arlo, Elian, and Emilio.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Stetson ranked highest in Wyoming, Oklahoma, and North Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | #15 | 15 |
| Oklahoma | #16 | 117 |
| North Dakota | #16 | 30 |
| South Dakota | #20 | 29 |
| Arkansas | #23 | 74 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Stetson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Stetson is usually pronounced STEHT-suhn, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Stetson
A few middle names that flow with Stetson: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Stetson
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stetson mean?
Stetson is often said to mean “uncertain; English surname”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English roots.
What is the origin of the name Stetson?
Stetson has English roots. Stetson comes from an English surname of uncertain origin.
Is Stetson a popular name?
Yes. Stetson ranked #136 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Stetson a boy or girl name?
Stetson is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Stetson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Stetson?
Stetson is usually pronounced STEHT-suhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings