Boy nameCurrently #3,374 in the USRising
Sheppard
//ˈʃɛpɜrd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20238 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sheppard'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.
Sheppard's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sheppard |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 35 |
Sheppard through the decades
- Sheppard peaked in 2023, when 38 babies were named Sheppard in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sheppard has risen 200% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sheppard currently ranks #3,374 in the US and is on the rise.