Shepard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2719 in 2003 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 268 births ranking #892. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 516.7%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 53,386 boys born was named Shepard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.