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Shepherd

Recorded 1886–2025 · United States

Shepherd was most popular in 2025, when 1,416 American babies were given the name — ranking #475 that year. In 2025 it ranked #475, with 1,416 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,815 people named Shepherd.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#475
Births that year1,416
Total since 18807,815

Shepherd over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Shepherd’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org