Boy nameCurrently #940 in the USRising
Shepard
//ˈʃɛpɜrd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20227 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shepard'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.
Shepard's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shepard |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 80 |
| 2015 | 116 |
| 2016 | 190 |
| 2017 | 228 |
| 2018 | 215 |
| 2019 | 202 |
| 2020 | 243 |
| 2021 | 233 |
| 2022 | 253 |
| 2023 | 237 |
| 2024 | 244 |
Shepard through the decades
- Shepard peaked in 2022, when 253 babies were named Shepard in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shepard has risen 284% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shepard currently ranks #940 in the US and is on the rise.