Shepard
Origin
English
Syllables
2
Peak era
2020s
Today
▲ Rising
Meaning
occupational surname, 'sheep herder'
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2020s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shepard peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Shepard
Most people given the name Shepard in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Shepard deep dive
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