Shepherd
girl name#10917 in 2025Shepherd entered the US charts in 2011, peaked at #9556 in 2024, ranks #10917 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2011–2025
#10917
rank today
#9556
peak (2024)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #16764 |
| 2020s | #10905 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shepherd are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Shepherd is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Shepherds are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shepherd in 2025?
- Shepherd ranks #10917 among US girl names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shepherd most popular?
- Shepherd peaked in 2024, reaching #9556 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shepherd with classmates?
- Shepherd will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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