Shepard
Shepard: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Shepard?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,714 boys in the U.S. have been named Shepard (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18879 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #892 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #892 for boys, with 268 babies given the name.
Names similar to Shepard
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Sibling name ideas for Shepard
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Shepard FAQ
How popular is the name Shepard?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,714 boys in the U.S. have been named Shepard (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18879 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #892 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #892 for boys, with 268 babies given the name.
Is Shepard a boy or girl name?
Shepard is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 3,714 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).