Stetson
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of Stephen or Stephen's town
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #136 in 2025 with 2,662 babies born.
History: Stetson is an English surname meaning son of Stephen or Stephen's settlement. It is most widely recognized as the name of the iconic American cowboy hat, created by hatmaker John B. Stetson in the 1860s. As a first name it evokes the rugged American West, and its use has grown in the United States as a distinctive, heritage-flavored name.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Stetson? About 1 in 1,233 babies born in 2025 were named Stetson, or roughly 7.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Stetson
What does the name Stetson mean?
Stetson means “Son of Stephen or Stephen's town” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Stetson?
Stetson has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of Stephen or Stephen's town”.
How popular is Stetson?
Stetson ranked #136 in 2025 — given to 2,662 babies that year.
When was Stetson most popular?
Stetson peaked in 2025 with 2,662 babies registered that year.
Is Stetson a boy or girl name?
Stetson is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Stetsons in registered births are male.
Is the name Stetson rising or falling in popularity?
Stetson has risen 13577 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13713 in 2020 to #136 in 2025.
How long has Stetson been recorded?
Stetson appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1930 through 2025.