Stetson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Stetson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Stetson?
Stetson is spelled S-T-E-T-S-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Stetson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Stetson means “son of Stet” or “son of Stett,” with “Stet” or “Stett” being an Old English personal name or place name.
- Origin
- Stetson is commonly associated with English origins as a patronymic surname meaning “son of Stet.”
- Pronunciation
- STETS-uhn · 2 syllables
Stetson Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,903
Recorded Births37
Rank#136
Recorded Births2,662
- Girls usage rose 1,896 places to #3,903 and recorded 16 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 19 places to #136 and recorded 325 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Stetson Mean?
Stetson means “son of Stet” or “son of Stett,” with “Stet” or “Stett” being an Old English personal name or place name.
Origin: Stetson is commonly associated with English origins as a patronymic surname meaning “son of Stet.”
How Do You Pronounce Stetson?
PronunciationSTETS-uhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Stetson?
- History
- Stetson has historically functioned primarily as a surname before occasionally being used as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Stetson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 37 | #3,903 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,662 | #136 |
| 2024 | Girls | 21 | #5,799 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,337 | #155 |
| 2023 | Girls | 22 | #5,549 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,990 | #183 |
| 2022 | Girls | 18 | #6,464 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,465 | #238 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12 | #8,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 879 | #371 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 607 | #487 |
| 2019 | Boys | 517 | #544 |
| 2018 | Boys | 468 | #586 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 402 | #644 |
| 2016 | Boys | 345 | #708 |
| 2015 | Boys | 306 | #775 |
| 2014 | Boys | 272 | #829 |
| 2013 | Boys | 212 | #940 |
| 2012 | Boys | 165 | #1,115 |
| 2011 | Boys | 152 | #1,170 |
| 2010 | Boys | 145 | #1,219 |
| 2009 | Boys | 126 | #1,360 |
When Was Stetson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
2,662 recorded births
National rank #136
2024 · Boys
2,337 recorded births
National rank #155
2023 · Boys
1,990 recorded births
National rank #183
2022 · Boys
1,465 recorded births
National rank #238
Where Stetson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #13 | 15 |
| OK | #14 | 117 |
| ND | #14 | 30 |
| SD | #19 | 29 |
| AR | #23 | 74 |
| MS | #23 | 60 |
| AL | #28 | 110 |
| ID | #41 | 44 |