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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sheppard — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shepherd|Sher
EnglishBoy↓ Fading

Sheppard

SHEP-erd · 2 syllables

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#3374
↓ Fading
#3374
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#3214 in 2023
5yr change
-160 ranks
Birth frequency
9.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3374 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Sheppard

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3374

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-160 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Sheppard scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishOccupationalClassicStrongSurname-as-first-name2-syllablePastoralTraditionalBoy-leaningVintage Revival
Character
protective guidancesteadfast loyaltynurturing carewatchful presencepatient leadership
STRONG
High confidence

Sheppard is an English boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3374 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -160 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3374 · very rare
Sheppard at a Glance
Meaning:One who tends sheep; an occupational surname turned given name, reflecting pastoral heritage and shepherd's watchful care.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#3214 in 2023
5yr change:-160 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Sheppard Fairey
Artist and graphic designer
Similar Sound
ShepardSheffieldSheltonSheridan◈Sherman
Similar Style
Bennett◈Cooper◈Fletcher◈Porter◈Sawyer◈
Works well with
EmmaGraceCharlotteHenryJamesOliverEthan
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sheppard · Overview
Summary

Sheppard is an English boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3374 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Sheppard carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 160 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
sheppard.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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