Stetson is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8909 in 2021 with 12 recorded births. This places Stetson in the bottom 50% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 37 births ranking #3968. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 136,643 girls born was named Stetson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Stetson is a modern surname-style name with a strong, Western-leaning image. It is often linked to the Stephen family of names through surname history.
The name rose in visibility through the broader popularity of surname names and through association with the iconic hat brand. Its sound and image are a large part of its appeal.