Stetson Boy

Popularity: #151 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSTET-suhn / /ˈstɛt.sən/

English; surname

Meaning

English: 'from Stetson'

Historical & Cultural Background

Stetson originated as a surname in England, often denoting a person from a place called Stetson. The name gained popularity as a given name in the United States, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also associated with the Stetson hat, a style of cowboy hat popularized by John B. Stetson, an American hat maker. The name evokes images of the American West and rugged individualism.

Trend Summary

Stetson has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Stet
  • Stetson

International Variants

Famous people named Stetson

Stetson University is named after the same John B. Stetson, reflecting his contributions to the community.

Fictional characters named Stetson

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stetson was first seen in the United States in 1930. Stetson has ranked as high as #264 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Utah, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Stetson has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Stetson (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 338
15%
TN 129
6%
GA 122
5%
FL 102
5%
CA 97
4%
MO 95
4%
AL 92
4%
OK 83
4%
AR 82
4%
KY 78
3%
OH 70
3%
IN 68
3%
AZ 66
3%
LA 65
3%
NC 62
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19305
19808
198220
198322
198429
198534
198656
198764
198883
1989108
1990102
1991124
1992130
1993159
1994168
1995152
1996123
1997122
1998109
1999107
2000105
200176
200288
200380
200473
200594
200694
200798
2008121
2009126
2010145
2011152
2012165
2013212
2014272
2015306
2016345
2017402
2018468
2019517
2020607
2021879
20221,465
20231,989
20242,328