Masculine dossier · first seen 1884
Shep
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2023
Peak births
30
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Shep
How many people are named Shep?
An estimated 211 living Americans are named Shep.
How rare is Shep?
Shep is very rare among babies today, with 25 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 16.7% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Shep?
The median age of a living American named Shep is approximately 5 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 8 years old.
Is Shep still popular?
Yes — Shep is currently rising in popularity, with 25 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 8.9× higher than the previous decade.
1884Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
16.7%
2025
25
All-time
235