Shepard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #954 in 2023 with 237 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 268 births ranking #892. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,850.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 7,209 boys born was named Shepard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.