Shepherd is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #528 in 2021 with 557 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,094 births ranking #311. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 7,857.1%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 3,139 boys born was named Shepherd. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.