Name comparison · boy names
Shane vs. Shepherd
In 2025, Shepherd leads at #246 among U.S. boys' names, with Shane at #635. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Shane | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #635 | #246 |
| Babies in 2025 | 439 | 1,408 |
| All-time peak | #54 in 1973 | #246 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 45 / 100 | 31 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Connecticut (#296) | Tennessee (#88) |