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Stetson
Meaning: Stithweard’s town; cowboy hat · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Stetson began as an English surname from Stidston in Devon, 'Stithweard's town'. It is also associated with the wide-brimmed hat made by the John B. Stetson Company.
Popularity of Stetson in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 2,662 US baby boys named Stetson — #136 for boys · Peak: 2,662 in 2025 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 105 · 2020: 607
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Stetson
STET-sən · IPA /ˈstɛtsən/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
English surname — hat maker John B. Stetson
How the meaning and use of Stetson developed
Stetson is an American surname and brand-name surname associated with hat maker John B. Stetson; it became a modern first name.
Related names from the same root
Sibling names that go well with Stetson
Sister: Oakley · Scottie
Brother: Tucker · Ryker
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Famous people named Stetson
- John B. Stetson (hat maker)
Nicknames
Stet
Stetson name art
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FAQ
What does the name Stetson mean?
Stetson means “Stithweard’s town; cowboy hat”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Stetson?
Stetson is usually pronounced STET-sən (/ˈstɛtsən/).
Is Stetson a popular name?
In 2025, Stetson ranked #136 among boys' names in the United States, given to 2,662 baby boys, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2025 (2,662 babies).
What are nicknames for Stetson?
Stet.
What are good sibling names for Stetson?
Sister: Oakley, Scottie. Brother: Tucker, Ryker.
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Ashton · Alfie · Teddy · Edward · Stanley · Graham
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.