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Murphy

“sea warrior”

Say it MUR-feePronunciation may vary by region.

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The story behind the name

Meet Murphy.

Murphy is an Irish surname name related to Murchadh, traditionally interpreted as ‘sea warrior.’ The sea association comes from its historical roots, giving the name a maritime connection behind its familiar surname use.

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A little perspective

How popular is Murphy?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#397783 recorded births
Boys · 2025#754341 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

201420257830
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys754341
2025Girls397783
2024Boys816308
2024Girls476650
2023Boys904258
2023Girls517588
2022Boys887267
2022Girls667443
2021Boys1,028214
2021Girls719398
2020Boys967225
2020Girls979261
2019Boys1,083185
2019Girls1,301177
2018Boys1,163165
2018Girls1,503146
2017Boys1,151165
2017Girls1,503148
2016Boys1,174163
2016Girls1,717124
2015Boys1,230149
2015Girls2,16188
2014Boys1,386123
2014Girls3,70042

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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