Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Stetson.
National Rank (2025)
#136
All-Time Peak Rank
#136 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
15,604
Unisex Distribution99.2% Boy / 0.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Stetson Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Stetson
According to SSA data, Stetson achieved its highest historical rank of #136 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,662 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 769.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Stetson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+769.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,662Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
44Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:5
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:424
1990s:1,296
2000s:955
2010s:2,984
2020s:9,940
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSte-tson
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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