Shepard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #916 in 2022 with 253 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 268 births ranking #892. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,116.7%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 6,895 boys born was named Shepard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.