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Shepard

Shepard is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shepard?

Recorded births named Shepard by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	3,719 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shepard's popularity over time

Babies named Shepard per year — United States (1912–2025). United States peaked in 2025 (268/yr).

When was Shepard popular?

Shepard reached its peak in 2025, when it was the #1838 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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