Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Stetsen

Name: Popularity of the name Stetsen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Stetsen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,443

Peak Rank

#6,443 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#6443

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Stetsen

The earliest SSA record of Stetsen as a baby boy name dates back to 1996, when 7 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 13 newborns named Stetsen — #6,443 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 47% of all recorded Stetsens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (13 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 60 Stetsens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Stetsen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Stetsen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Stetson
Stetsons
Setzen
Stutzman
Stutsman
Stettin
Stepson
Statesman
Staten
Staton
Stenson
Stoughton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stetsen

What does the name Stetsen mean?

Stetsen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Stetsen in 2026?

In 2026, Stetsen ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Stetsen most popular?

Stetsen reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,443 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Stetsen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Stetsen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Stetsen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Stetsen include Harlowe, Ilija, Aza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Stetsen

Stetsen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Stetsen's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,443. Use the chart and map above to compare Stetsen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.