girl name
Murphy
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#397 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Murphy in the US, 1880–2025
Murphy first appears in US records in 1898. It peaked in 2025, when 783 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 783.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Murphy popular?
Near its peak Murphy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,123 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 837 | |
| 2000s | 271 | |
| 1990s | 337 | |
| 1980s | 35 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1930s | 28 | |
| 1920s | 9 | |
| 1910s | 33 | |
| 1900s | 5 | |
| 1890s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Murphy a boy or a girl name?
Murphy is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Murphy a popular name right now?
Murphy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Murphy?
In 2025, Murphy ranked #397 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Murphy most popular?
Murphy was most popular in 2025, when about 783 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.