Shepherd

Origin Gender Meaning
Old English Boy one who heards sheep

 

Fun Facts about the name Shepherd

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Drehpehs
Scrabble Score
17 points
Dictionary Definition
n. defined as: "A man employed in tending, feeding, and guarding sheep, esp. a flock grazing at large."

 

Popularity of Shepherd

Popularity Analysis

The name Shepherd first appeared in the social security administration database in 1887. Its highest recorded popularity was in 2024 when it reached rank #311. It is currently at its peak popularity.


Year Rank Gender % of Total Gender
2024 311 Male 0.0593%
2023 404 Male 0.0429%
2022 494 Male 0.0330%
2021 528 Male 0.0297%
2020 605 Male 0.0245%
2019 629 Male 0.0225%
2018 713 Male 0.0175%
2017 792 Male 0.0147%
2016 863 Male 0.0129%
1887 906 Male 0.0055%