Shepard

“Variant of Shepherd — One who tends sheep; a shepherd” — English origin

Boy's name · #891 in the US (2025) · Trending

Shepard has appeared in US records since 1912 — best rank #891 (2025) · 3,714 babies named Shepard all-time · 1 in 6,300 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 11,000 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 25 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Shepards

Shepard Fairey — American contemporary street artist, graphic designer activist and illustrator (born 1970)
Shepard Smith — American television news anchor for Fox News and CNBC
Shepard Menken — American actor (1921–1999)
Shepard Stone — American journalist (1908–1990)
Shepard Alonzo Mount — nineteenth century American artist (1804–1868)

Among 27 notable people named Shepard:

No single standout — notable Shepards spread across many fields.

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