Shepherd is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #246 in 2025 with 1,408 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,408 births ranking #246. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20,014.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,213 boys born was named Shepherd. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.