Shepherd
Derived from the Middle High German word 'schΔfere', this name originated as an occupational surname for a shepherd. It reflects a traditional pastoral lifestyle and was historically common in German-speaking regions before transitioning into a rare given name.
Less common today
Schafer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,171 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Β· Psychonauts
