Boy nameCurrently #4,156 in the USRising
Shep
//ˈʃɛp//
1 syllablePeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shep's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shep's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shep |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Shep through the decades
- Shep peaked in 2023, when 30 babies were named Shep in the US.
- Shep currently ranks #4,156 in the US and is on the rise.