Shepherd

Meaning: One who tends sheep; a shepherd
Origin: English

Nicknames: Shep

Boy's name · #246 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Shepherd first appeared in 1886, vanished from the records entirely for 23 years, and since returning in 1912 has climbed back to #246. About 7,800 boys have carried it in all.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 38 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#693 in Canada (2024).

Famous Shepherds

Shepherd Leffler — American politician (1811–1879)
Shepherd Ivory Franz — American psychologist and the first chairman of the psychology department at the University of California
Shepherd Bushiri — Christian evangelical preacher from Malawi
Shepherd Murape — Zimbabwean footballer
Shepherd Clark — American figure skater

In stories & tradition

Shepherd — Venus and Adonis (musical stage work)

What Shepherds become

Among 20 notable people named Shepherd:

No single standout — notable Shepherds spread across many fields.

Similar names: Shepard · Banks · Zephyr · Koa · Sutton · Sullivan

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