Stetson

Meaning of Stetson

It's a surname meaning "Stephen's town" or "son of Stephen". Stephen means "crown" or "wreath."

Stetson has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Stetson

Stetson is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #136 in 2025 from #940 in 2013.

Notable people named Stetson

• Stetson Kennedy
  Author and human rights activist
• Stetson Allie
  Professional baseball player
• Stetson Bennett
  Professional football player
• Stetson Wright
  Professional rodeo cowboy
• Stetson Beemer
  American football player

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Questions about the name Stetson

What does the name Stetson mean?

Stetson means it's a surname meaning "stephen's town" or "son of stephen". stephen means "crown" or "wreath.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Stetson a boy's or a girl's name?

Stetson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Stetson?

In 2025, Stetson ranked #136 for boys, up from #155 the year before.

When was Stetson most popular?

Stetson peaked at #136 in 2025.