Stetson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced STET-suhn · 2 syllables
Stetson means “stepson's town”, from English.
Stetson Company, itself named after John B. Stetson, who founded it in 1865. The hats were widely known in the 1870s and 1880s. Sol Steinmetz stated in 2010 that Stetson hat was first attested in 1900, but this is clearly mistaken, being several decades too late; it may be that what Steinmetz had meant to write is that Stetson alone as a common noun meaning a Stetson hat was first attested in 1900.
- Meaning
- stepson's town
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- STET-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #136
- US babies a year
- about 1,889 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Stetson?
Stetson was the #136 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,699 babies. It’s rising: up 753% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #136 |
| Canada | #529 |
How old are people named Stetson?
Half of US adults named Stetson are older than 30; most are between 19 and 40. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Stetson
What does the name Stetson mean?
Stetson means “stepson's town”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Stetson?
Stetson is pronounced STET-suhn.
How popular is the name Stetson?
Stetson was the #136 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,699 babies. It’s rising: up 753% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Stetson?
Half of US adults named Stetson are older than 30. Most are between 19 and 40.