Stetson Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name is well-loved in rodeo culture, with many rodeo champions sporting Stetson hats.

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A Deep Dive

Stetson Overview

Meaning

Boxer, fighter

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Originated from the English surname “Stetson,” which is derived from a diminutive of “Stot,” meaning “cattle.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈstɛtsən/

Popularity

Stetson has seen a rise in the USA, often chosen for its association with the iconic cowboy hat. In 2023, Stetson ranked #583 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Cool, Classic

Associated Traits

Rugged, distinctive, adventurous

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often linked to Western culture and t
A Deep Dive

Stetson Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Stet, Stetzon, Stetsen, Stetsson, Stetton

Common Nicknames

Stet, Sonny, Set, Ettie, Stone

Diminutives

Stet, Ett, Stetty, Sten, Ton

Famous People

  • Stetson Bennett
    (American Football Player)
  • Stetson Kennedy
    (American Author)
  • Stetson Allie
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Stetson Wright
    (American Rodeo Cowboy)
  • Stetson Fleming
    (American Entrepreneur)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Stetson Kennedy
    ("The Klan Unmasked," Novel)
  • "Stetson Street"
    (Film)
  • Stetson Hatfield
    ("Hatfields & McCoys," TV Series)
  • Stetson Griffen
    ("The Ranch," TV Series)

Places

  • Stetson University
    (DeLand, Florida, USA)
  • Stetson Mansion
    (DeLand, Florida, USA)
  • Stetson Village
    (Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
  • Stetson Hall
    (Randolph, Massachusetts, USA)
  • Stetson Valley Park
    (Glendale, Arizona, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Stetson?

Stetson means “a hat maker” or “one who makes hats.” The name often conveys an image of creativity, precision, and craftsmanship.

What Is the Origin of The Name Stetson?

The name Stetson has English origins, derived from the Old English word “stet,” which means “to place” or “set.” It was originally an occupational surname for those who made hats, particularly the iconic Stetson hats popularized in the American West.

Stetson Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Stetson in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3712021#2382022#1822023
Top 3 Rankings#1822023#2382022#3712021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Stetson

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023182
(+56 from 2022)
1987
(+522 from 2022)
0.10851
2022238
(+133 from 2021)
1465
(+588 from 2021)
0.07822
2021371
(+116 from 2020)
877
(+273 from 2020)
0.04681
2020487
(+58 from 2019)
604
(+88 from 2019)
0.03265
2019545
(+41 from 2018)
516
(+48 from 2018)
0.02685
2018586
(+58 from 2017)
468
(+66 from 2017)
0.02408
2017644
(+67 from 2016)
402
(+58 from 2016)
0.02031
2016711
(+63 from 2015)
344
(+38 from 2015)
0.01698
2015774
(+55 from 2014)
306
(+34 from 2014)
0.01497
2014829
(+113 from 2013)
272
(+61 from 2013)
0.01327
2013942
(+172 from 2012)
211
(+46 from 2012)
0.01044
20121114
(+56 from 2011)
165
(+13 from 2011)
0.00813
20111170
(+49 from 2010)
152
(+7 from 2010)
0.00748
20101219
(+141 from 2009)
145
(+19 from 2009)
0.00706
20091360
(+39 from 2008)
126
(+5 from 2008)
0.00594
20081399
(+193 from 2007)
121
(+23 from 2007)
0.00555
20071592
(-30 from 2006)
98
(+4 from 2006)
0.00442
20061562
(-48 from 2005)
94
No change from 2005
0.00429
20051514
(+217 from 2004)
94
(+21 from 2004)
0.00442
20041731
(-153 from 2003)
73
(-7 from 2003)
0.00345
20031578
(-131 from 2002)
80
(-8 from 2002)
0.00381
20021447
(+125 from 2001)
88
(+12 from 2001)
0.00426
20011572
(-319 from 2000)
76
(-29 from 2000)
0.00367
20001253
(-59 from 1999)
105
(-2 from 1999)
0.00503
19991194
(-48 from 1998)
107
(-2 from 1998)
0.00525
19981146
(-101 from 1997)
109
(-13 from 1997)
0.00538
19971045
(-34 from 1996)
122
(-1 from 1996)
0.00611
19961011
(-123 from 1995)
123
(-29 from 1995)
0.00614
1995888
(-71 from 1994)
152
(-16 from 1994)
0.00756
1994817
(+17 from 1993)
168
(+9 from 1993)
0.00824
1993834
(+102 from 1992)
159
(+29 from 1992)
0.00770
1992936
(+23 from 1991)
130
(+6 from 1991)
0.00619
1991959
(+90 from 1990)
124
(+22 from 1990)
0.00585
19901049
(-69 from 1989)
102
(-6 from 1989)
0.00474
1989980
(+112 from 1988)
108
(+25 from 1988)
0.00515
19881092
(+110 from 1987)
83
(+19 from 1987)
0.00415
19871202
(+97 from 1986)
64
(+8 from 1986)
0.00328
19861299
(+465 from 1985)
56
(+22 from 1985)
0.00291
19851764
(+121 from 1984)
34
(+5 from 1984)
0.00177
19841885
(+388 from 1983)
29
(+7 from 1983)
0.00155
19832273
(+151 from 1982)
22
(+2 from 1982)
0.00118
19822424
(+2071 from 1980)
20
(+12 from 1980)
0.00106
19810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19804495
(-494 from 1930)
8
(+3 from 1930)
0.00043
19790
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19780
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0
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0.0000
19670
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0.0000
19660
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0.0000
19650
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19640
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19630
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19620
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19610
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19600
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19590
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19580
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19520
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19510
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19490
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19480
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19470
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19380
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19340
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19330
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19310
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19304001
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5
First SSA data recorded
0.00044
19290
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0
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0.0000
19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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0.0000
19230
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19220
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19210
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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0.0000
19020
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0.0000
19010
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19000
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0
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0.0000
18990
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0.0000
18980
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18970
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18960
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18950
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18940
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18930
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18920
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Stetson

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2562021#1872022#1482023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1152021#862022#1022023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1262021#812022#432023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2332021#1382022#1022023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4972021#3062022#2562023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2202021#1432022#802023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1962021#1172022#752023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#7452021#5352022#4782023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2872021#2192022#1962023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1152021#1302022#602023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2102021#952022#602023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4112021#2322022#1742023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1662021#862022#302023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3092021#1542022#1822023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3852021#1492022#902023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6302021#3132022#1942023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2122021#1552022#922023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3782021#1392022#942023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4072021#2342022#1792023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#622021#402022#482023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2512021#1172022#682023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2632021#1532022#692023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4882021#3822022#2762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2512021#1692022#1022023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3282021#2202022#1912023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3202021#1602022#1342023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6792021#6662022#3992023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5152021#4452022#2862023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1862021#1252022#212023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1002021#2322022#442023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#12282021#5682022#3842023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6882021#2722022#2282023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4962021#3012022#3232023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9812021#6952022#2492023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2562021#3092022#1692023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3912019#1412022#662023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4402021#3342022#2622023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1252020#412022#192023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#20032017#13032022#11132023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6822023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1992023

Popularity Rankings for Stetson in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#15262021#9532022#5262023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Stetson a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Stetson is generally masculine, hinting its roots in a traditionally male-dominated profession.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Stetson

Stetson in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Stetson Bennett (Football Player, born 1997): An American football quarterback who led the University of Georgia Bulldogs to a national championship.
  • Stetson Kennedy (Author, 1916–2011): An American author and folklorist who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan and exposed their secrets.
  • Stetson Allie (Baseball Player, born 1991): An American professional baseball player known for his powerful pitching arm and hitting skills.
  • Stetson Wright (Rodeo Cowboy, born 1999): An American professional rodeo cowboy who competes in bull riding and saddle bronc riding.
  • Stetson Fleming (Entrepreneur, 1885–1970): An American entrepreneur who founded Stetson Oil Company and contributed to the early oil industry.
  • Stetson Powell (Artist, 1950–2010): An American visual artist celebrated for his vibrant abstract paintings.
  • Stetson Mitchell (Music Producer, born 1985): An American music producer and DJ recognized for his innovative electronic music.
  • Stetson Kennedy ("The Klan Unmasked," 1954 Novel): Chronicles the infiltration of the Ku Klux Klan by the author.
  • "Stetson Street" (2001 Film): A drama following the lives of various families living on the same street.
  • Stetson Hatfield ("Hatfields & McCoys," 2012 TV Series): A member of the infamous feuding families in this historical drama.
  • Stetson Griffen ("The Ranch," 2016 TV Series): A recurring character who brings humor and depth to the story.
  • "Stetson and Cowboy" (2010 Children's Book): A tale of friendship and adventure between a boy named Stetson and his horse.
  • Stetson McGraw ("Nashville," 2012 TV Series): A charismatic country singer navigating the ups and downs of fame.
  • "Stetson Blues" (1998 Album): An album featuring blues music with deep emotional storytelling.
  • Stetson University (DeLand, Florida, USA): A private university established in 1883, offering various undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Stetson Mansion (DeLand, Florida, USA): A historic home built in 1886, renowned for its architectural beauty and as a popular wedding venue.
  • Stetson Village (Phoenix, Arizona, USA): A residential neighborhood in Phoenix featuring various amenities and family-friendly facilities.
  • Stetson Hall (Randolph, Massachusetts, USA): A historic building used for community events and town meetings, built in the mid-19th century.
  • Stetson Bay (Maine, USA): A scenic coastal area popular for fishing, boating, and enjoying ocean views.
  • Stetson Valley Park (Glendale, Arizona, USA): A public park offering playgrounds, sports fields, and walking paths for community recreation.
  • Stetson Creek (Colorado, USA): A stream located in the Rocky Mountains, known for its picturesque hiking trails and natural beauty.

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