Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Sheppard
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
40
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1880Peak 20252025
Quick answers about Sheppard
How many people are named Sheppard?
An estimated 548 living Americans are named Sheppard.
How rare is Sheppard?
Sheppard is very rare among babies today, with 40 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Sheppard?
The median age of a living American named Sheppard is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 26 years old.
Is Sheppard still popular?
Yes — Sheppard is currently rising in popularity, with 40 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.1× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
40
All-time
716