FIRST NAME
Shepherd
Shepherd is the 2,611th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 2,604 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 60 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #2,611 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
2,604
living · #2,611
BABIES NAMED SHEPHERD BY BIRTH YEAR · 1886–2025
20251K
As a male name, Shepherd peaked in 2025, when 1,408 babies were named Shepherd (the #246 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #37,797 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
60
living · #37,797
BABIES NAMED SHEPHERD BY BIRTH YEAR · 2011–2025
20258
As a female name, Shepherd peaked in 2024, when 10 babies were named Shepherd (the #10164 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)