Shepherd
2 countries#246 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shepherd was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,815 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #246 · peaked in 2025 with 1,416 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2014–2016 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2014–2016 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shepherd’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2881 | — |
| 2007 | #3250 | ↓369 |
| 2008 | #2104 | ↑1146 |
| 2009 | #1990 | ↑114 |
| 2010 | #1558 | ↑432 |
| 2011 | #1533 | ↑25 |
| 2012 | #1551 | ↓18 |
| 2013 | #1636 | ↓85 |
| 2014 | #1153 | ↑483 |
| 2015 | #1105 | ↑48 |
| 2016 | #847 | ↑258 |
| 2017 | #790 | ↑57 |
| 2018 | #716 | ↑74 |
| 2019 | #624 | ↑92 |
| 2020 | #594 | ↑30 |
| 2021 | #526 | ↑68 |
| 2022 | #491 | ↑35 |
| 2023 | #405 | ↑86 |
| 2024 | #310 | ↑95 |
| 2025 | #246 | ↑64 |
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd
Is Shepherd a popular name?
Yes — Shepherd currently ranks #246 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shepherd more common for boys or girls?
Shepherd is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shepherd most popular?
Shepherd peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,416 recorded births that year.
Is Shepherd rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shepherd’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #959 in 1886 to #246 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shepherd?
At least 7,821 babies have been recorded with the name Shepherd across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shepherd popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shepherd appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Shepherd?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shepherd include Kyrie, Mark, Ronan, Cade.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Shepherd in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.