Boy nameCurrently #311 in the USRising
Shepherd
//ˈʃɛpɜrd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20248 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shepherd'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.
Shepherd's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shepherd |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2010 | 102 |
| 2011 | 108 |
| 2012 | 102 |
| 2013 | 93 |
| 2014 | 164 |
| 2015 | 174 |
| 2016 | 265 |
| 2017 | 293 |
| 2018 | 339 |
| 2019 | 434 |
| 2020 | 463 |
| 2021 | 557 |
| 2022 | 625 |
| 2023 | 789 |
| 2024 | 1,104 |
Shepherd through the decades
- Shepherd peaked in 2024, when 1,104 babies were named Shepherd in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shepherd has risen 523% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shepherd currently ranks #311 in the US and is on the rise.