Stetson
How to say it: STET-sun · /ˈstɛtsən/
From the English surname Stetson, derived from the Devon village name Stidston meaning 'Stithweard's town'; associated with the iconic American cowboy hat brand. source 1
Stetson was the 151st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,662 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 8.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #12 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #151 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,662 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,245 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×8.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #12 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Stetson found its strongest moment in the 2020s. Holding at that high, it should keep moving upward.
What goes with it
Sharp at the start with a breathy tail, Stetson sounds rugged and strong. Colt pairs well in style, and Stets works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Stetson is about 1 in 52.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Stetson cowboy hats
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