Murphy
boy name#754 in 2025Murphy entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #497 in 1892, ranks #754 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1881–2025
#754
rank today
#497
peak (1892)
341
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #845 |
| 1890s | #747 |
| 1900s | #643 |
| 1910s | #772 |
| 1920s | #783 |
| 1930s | #802 |
| 1940s | #878 |
| 1950s | #968 |
| 1960s | #1273 |
| 1970s | #1510 |
| 1980s | #1887 |
| 1990s | #1753 |
| 2000s | #1904 |
| 2010s | #1375 |
| 2020s | #891 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Murphy has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 5,900 people named Murphy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Murphy alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Murphy in 2025?
- Murphy ranks #754 among US boy names in 2025, with 341 babies given the name.
- When was the name Murphy most popular?
- Murphy peaked in 1892, reaching #497 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Murphy with classmates?
- Murphy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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