Shephard
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHP-erd ]
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Shephard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 68 babies have been named Shephard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shephard is past its peak , currently ranked #11,971 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,971
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Shephard
Shephard is a boy name .
Shephard is currently ranked #11,971 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shephard include She, Shep, Shepy, Shepie, Sheph, Shephy, Shephie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shephard include Shepherd, Shepard, Sheppard, Shep . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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