Shepard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2071 in 2009 with 67 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 268 births ranking #892. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,016.7%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 29,602 boys born was named Shepard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.