Shepard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2690 in 2006 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 268 births ranking #892. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 633.3%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 46,707 boys born was named Shepard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.