Shepard
1 country#891 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Shepard’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,719 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #891 · peaked in 2025 with 268 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shepard’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2659 | — |
| 2007 | #3444 | ↓785 |
| 2008 | #2207 | ↑1237 |
| 2009 | #2050 | ↑157 |
| 2010 | #2100 | ↓50 |
| 2011 | #2261 | ↓161 |
| 2012 | #2091 | ↑170 |
| 2013 | #2205 | ↓114 |
| 2014 | #1844 | ↑361 |
| 2015 | #1453 | ↑391 |
| 2016 | #1043 | ↑410 |
| 2017 | #925 | ↑118 |
| 2018 | #964 | ↓39 |
| 2019 | #1028 | ↓64 |
| 2020 | #920 | ↑108 |
| 2021 | #963 | ↓43 |
| 2022 | #913 | ↑50 |
| 2023 | #949 | ↓36 |
| 2024 | #942 | ↑7 |
| 2025 | #891 | ↑51 |
Frequently asked questions about Shepard
Is Shepard a popular name?
Yes — Shepard currently ranks #891 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shepard more common for boys or girls?
Shepard is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shepard most popular?
Shepard peaked in 2025 in United States, with 268 recorded births that year.
Is Shepard rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shepard’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1746 in 1912 to #891 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shepard?
At least 3,719 babies have been recorded with the name Shepard across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Shepard?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shepard include Trey, Boaz, Eliezer, Hollis.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Shepard in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.