Shephard
Boy name · Anglo Saxon · English
Meaningsheep herder · English
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,734 in 1952
16 babies were named Shephard in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,946 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Shephard you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shephard, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shephard would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShephard first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1952, when it reached #3,734.
- TrendShephard has climbed 3,946 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Shephard means “sheep herder”. Our records link it to Anglo Saxon and English roots.
About the name Shephard
Shephard is a boy name of Anglo Saxon and English origin meaning “sheep herder”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ard”. US birth records list Shephard for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 11 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #3,734 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,076,923 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 980,392 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 191,083 boys |
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- Unisex name: Silver · silver
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Questions about the name Shephard
What does the name Shephard mean?
Shephard means “sheep herder” in English.
What is the origin of the name Shephard?
Shephard has Anglo Saxon, English roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Tate, Lewis, Finan.
Is Shephard a boy or girl name?
Shephard is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shephard?
Shephard ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#3,734).