Shepherd
Shepherd first appears in US records in 1886. It peaked in 2025, when 1,408 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,408.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Shepherd popular?
Near its peak Shepherd is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 4,936 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,069 | |
| 2000s | 289 | |
| 1990s | 57 | |
| 1980s | 15 | |
| 1970s | 48 | |
| 1960s | 60 | |
| 1950s | 55 | |
| 1940s | 64 | |
| 1930s | 25 | |
| 1920s | 90 | |
| 1910s | 61 | |
| 1880s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shepherd a boy or a girl name?
Shepherd is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Shepherd a popular name right now?
Shepherd is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Shepherd?
In 2025, Shepherd ranked #246 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Shepherd most popular?
Shepherd was most popular in 2025, when about 1,408 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.