Shepard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1032 in 2019 with 202 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 268 births ranking #892. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,266.7%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 8,878 boys born was named Shepard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.