Shephard is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5814 in 2025 with 16 recorded births. This places Shephard in the top 42% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 16 births ranking #5814. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 106,755 boys born was named Shephard. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.