Shepard
boy name#891 in 2025Shepard entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #891 in 2025, ranks #891 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1912–2025
#891
rank today
#891
peak (2025)
268
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2119 |
| 1920s | #2658 |
| 1930s | #2453 |
| 1940s | #2613 |
| 1950s | #2732 |
| 1960s | #3027 |
| 1970s | #4752 |
| 1980s | #5976 |
| 1990s | #8642 |
| 2000s | #3946 |
| 2010s | #1591 |
| 2020s | #930 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shepard has been most popular in TX, CA, NC.
Living bearers
About 3,300 people named Shepard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shepard is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shepard in 2025?
- Shepard ranks #891 among US boy names in 2025, with 268 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shepard most popular?
- Shepard peaked in 2025, reaching #891 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shepard with classmates?
- Shepard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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