gender neutral
Murphy
sea warrior, sea battler
About Murphy
Murphy brings Irish charm and cheerful energy to this increasingly popular first name choice. Originally a surname, its transition to first name status gives it a contemporary edge while maintaining traditional roots. The name's upbeat sound creates positive associations, with its bouncing syllables conveying friendliness and approachability. Boys named Murphy often embody the warmth their name suggests, with an identity that feels both spunky and substantial. The name works beautifully across age groups, sounding adorable on toddlers while maintaining credibility for adults. Its surname-as-first-name trend alignment makes it feel current without being fleeting. Murphy requires no nickname, being perfectly complete as is, though affectionate variations naturally arise. Parents selecting Murphy typically value names that combine playfulness with respectability, and this name delivers both qualities in equal measure.
Popularity of the Name Murphy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #838 | |||
| 1883 | #779 | |||
| 1886 | #816 | |||
| 1890 | #962 | |||
| 1891 | #921 | |||
| 1892 | #510 | |||
| 1893 | #562 | |||
| 1894 | #836 | |||
| 1895 | #661 | |||
| 1897 | #574 | |||
| 1900 | #523 | |||
| 1901 | #759 | |||
| 1902 | #993 | |||
| 1903 | #543 | |||
| 1904 | #748 | |||
| 1905 | #583 | |||
| 1906 | #580 | |||
| 1907 | #533 | |||
| 1908 | #649 | |||
| 1909 | #744 | |||
| 1910 | #847 | |||
| 1911 | #782 | |||
| 1912 | #663 | |||
| 1913 | #945 | |||
| 1914 | #739 | |||
| 1915 | #768 | |||
| 1916 | #732 | |||
| 1917 | #721 | |||
| 1918 | #864 | |||
| 1919 | #758 | |||
| 1920 | #779 | |||
| 1921 | #861 | |||
| 1922 | #751 | |||
| 1923 | #715 | |||
| 1924 | #856 | |||
| 1925 | #806 | |||
| 1926 | #674 | |||
| 1927 | #689 | |||
| 1928 | #945 | |||
| 1929 | #800 | |||
| 1930 | #837 | |||
| 1931 | #822 | |||
| 1932 | #682 | |||
| 1933 | #857 | |||
| 1934 | #805 | |||
| 1935 | #801 | |||
| 1936 | #936 | |||
| 1937 | #842 | |||
| 1938 | #740 | |||
| 1939 | #761 | |||
| 1940 | #869 | |||
| 1941 | #824 | |||
| 1942 | #863 | |||
| 1943 | #834 | |||
| 1944 | #759 | |||
| 1945 | #990 | |||
| 1947 | #929 | |||
| 1948 | #918 | |||
| 1949 | #845 | |||
| 1950 | #875 | |||
| 1951 | #908 | |||
| 1952 | #783 | |||
| 1953 | #900 | |||
| 1954 | #942 | |||
| 1955 | #983 | |||
| 1956 | #919 | |||
| 2020 | #967 | #382 | ||
| 2022 | #887 | #929 | ||
| 2023 | #904 | #722 | ||
| 2024 | #816 | #557 | #405 | |
| 2025 | #754 | #621 | #365 | #847 |
| 2018 | #959 | #976 | ||
| 2021 | #785 | #340 | ||
| 2004 | #365 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Murphy
- Murph
- Murf
- Murchad
- Murcha
Names Similar to Murphy
Nicknames for Murphy
- Murph
- Murph
- Murfs
- Murf
Famous People Named Murphy
| Murphy Jensen | American tennis player |
| Murphy Dunne | American actor and musician |
| Murphy J. Foster Jr. | American politician and former governor of Louisiana |
Characters Named Murphy
| Murphy MacManus | Character from the movie "The Boondock Saints" |
| Murphy Pendleton | Character from the video game "Silent Hill - Downpour" |