Stetson
A variant of Stitson, a habitational name from Stidston (“site in the Parish of South Brent”), from Middle English Stidewardesdoune, Stidewardeston, Stitewardeston…
Every Stetson since 1930 — 15,725 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stetson
Stetson is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #136 in 2025 with 2,662 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1930, 15,725 American babies have been named Stetson. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,699 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Stetson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stetson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,968 | 2,662 | #136 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,937 | 2,337 | #155 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,723 | 1,990 | #183 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,684 | 1,465 | #238 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,920 | 879 | #371 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,897 | 607 | #487 |
| 2019 | — | — | 517 | #545 |
| 2018 | — | — | 468 | #586 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,130 | 402 | #645 |
| 2016 | — | — | 345 | #710 |
| 2015 | — | — | 306 | #775 |
| 2014 | — | — | 272 | #833 |
| 2013 | — | — | 212 | #942 |
| 2012 | — | — | 165 | #1,119 |
| 2011 | — | — | 152 | #1,172 |
| 2010 | — | — | 145 | #1,227 |
| 2009 | — | — | 126 | #1,366 |
| 2008 | — | — | 121 | #1,406 |
| 2007 | — | — | 98 | #1,605 |
| 2006 | — | — | 94 | #1,572 |
| 2005 | — | — | 94 | #1,524 |
| 2004 | — | — | 73 | #1,746 |
| 2003 | — | — | 80 | #1,589 |
| 2002 | — | — | 88 | #1,457 |
| 2001 | — | — | 76 | #1,587 |
| 2000 | — | — | 105 | #1,257 |
| 1995 | — | — | 152 | #891 |
| 1990 | — | — | 102 | #1,054 |
| 1985 | — | — | 34 | #1,787 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,879 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,482 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stetson mean?
A variant of Stitson, a habitational name from Stidston (“site in the Parish of South Brent”), from Middle English Stidewardesdoune, Stidewardeston, Stitewardeston, Styddeston, from Old English *Stīthweardes (genitive of…
How popular is the name Stetson in 2025?
Stetson ranked #136 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,662 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stetson?
15,725 babies have been named Stetson in the United States since 1930, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stetson most popular?
Stetson peaked in 2025, when 2,699 newborns received the name.
Is Stetson a boy or girl name?
Stetson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stetson rising or falling?
Stetson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.