NAME PROFILE
Shepherd
Shepherd is an English name meaning 'one who herds sheep.' It evokes images of nurturing and leadership, representing a person who guides and protects others with care and wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,815 |
| Gender | Male (82% / 18%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2005 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
TX — 25%CA — 21%NC — 19%AL — 19%GA — 17%
Notable People
Shepherd Smith (Journalist, Fox News) · Shepherd Fairey (Artist, OBEY brand) · Bishop T.D. Jakes (Pastor, The Potter's House, often called 'Shepherd') · Shepherd H. L. (Author, known for works on spirituality) · Shepherd Book (Character from the series *Firefly*)
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