Sheppard
boy name#3036 in 2025Sheppard entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #909 in 1880, ranks #3036 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3036
rank today
#909
peak (1880)
40
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #909 |
| 1910s | #3127 |
| 1920s | #3472 |
| 1930s | #3275 |
| 1940s | #3154 |
| 1950s | #2993 |
| 1960s | #3493 |
| 1970s | #4876 |
| 1980s | #6721 |
| 1990s | #7971 |
| 2000s | #9309 |
| 2010s | #6099 |
| 2020s | #3542 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sheppard has been most popular in TX, NC.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Sheppard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheppard alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheppard in 2025?
- Sheppard ranks #3036 among US boy names in 2025, with 40 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sheppard most popular?
- Sheppard peaked in 1880, reaching #909 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sheppard with classmates?
- Sheppard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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