Shepherd is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #494 in 2022 with 618 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,094 births ranking #311. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 8,728.6%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 2,823 boys born was named Shepherd. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.