Shepard

Shepard is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 244 boys in the United States.

Shepard at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shepard

Shepard belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shepard first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #916 in 2022, and in 2024 244 babies received the name — 3,445 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shepard in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#916 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Shepard in 2024
244
Total since 1880
3,445

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shepard mean?

The meaning of Shepard is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shepard a boy or girl name?

Shepard is a boy name. In 2024, 244 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shepard?

Shepard comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shepard?

Shepard first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #916 in 2022, and 244 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].