Shepard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1044 in 2016 with 190 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 268 births ranking #892. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,066.7%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 9,985 boys born was named Shepard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.