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SHEP-erd · 2 syllables
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Rank #311 · Rising since 2020
Popularity score: 42 · SSA Rank: #311
Rank #10135 · Rising since 2022
Popularity score: 7 · SSA Rank: #10135
Rare · Distinctive · Familiar · Common · Very Common
Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Deep etymological roots with documented history.
Gaining popularity steadily.
Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.
Some practical considerations — review details below.
Qualities shared by notable Shepherds
Shepherd is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #311 in the US in 2024.
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