Shepard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #965 in 2021 with 233 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 268 births ranking #892. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,783.3%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 7,503 boys born was named Shepard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.