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Stetsen

♂ Boy

Pronounced STET-sun /ˈstɛt.sən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Stetson — an English surname (of debated origin), famous as the cowboy-hat brand made by John B. Stetson; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A hatmaker; the cowboy-hat name: Stetsen spells Stetson. Crisp, rugged, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Stetson — an English surname (of debated origin), famous as the cowboy-hat brand made by John B. Stetson; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6761 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Stetsen is a spelling of Stetson — an English surname of debated origin, famous worldwide as the cowboy-hat brand made by John B. Stetson (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, rugged Western name (said 'STET-sun'; nickname Stet).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-hatmaker-and-the-cowboy-hat at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Stetson is an English surname famous as the cowboy-hat brand (made by John B. Stetson) — Stetsen is a spelling, a crisp, rugged Western name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'STET-sun').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Stetson — surname; routes layered

Variations

StetsonStetzen

Nicknames

Stet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stetsen mean?

Stetsen spells Stetson — an English surname famous as the cowboy-hat brand; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Stetsen?

It's said STET-sun /ˈstɛt.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stetsen a boy or girl name?

Stetsen is a boy's name.

How popular is Stetsen?

Stetsen is a rare name in the U.S.

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