Shepherd: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SHEP-erd · 2 syllables
From shepherd.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- SHEP-erd
- US rank (2025)
- #246
- US babies a year
- about 1,191 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Shepherd?
Shepherd was the #246 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,416 babies. It’s rising: up 450% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #246 |
| Canada | #763 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Shepherd?
Half of US adults named Shepherd are older than 31; most are between 18 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Shepherd
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Shepherd
How do you pronounce Shepherd?
Shepherd is pronounced SHEP-erd.
How popular is the name Shepherd?
Shepherd was the #246 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,416 babies. It’s rising: up 450% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Shepherd?
Half of US adults named Shepherd are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 81.