Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Shepherd.
National Rank (2025)
#246
All-Time Peak Rank
#246 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
7,785
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Shepherd Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Shepherd
According to SSA data, Shepherd achieved its highest historical rank of #246 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,408 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 709.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Shepherd scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+709.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,408Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
32Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:16
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:61
1920s:90
1930s:25
1940s:64
1950s:55
1960s:60
1970s:48
1980s:15
1990s:57
2000s:289
2010s:2,069
2020s:4,936
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesShep-herd
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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