How Many People Are Named Murphy?

12,044

people in the United States are named Murphy

1 in 27,814 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2482

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0036%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

954 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Irish, English
Pronunciation: MUR-fee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Murchadha meaning "descendant of MURCHADH".

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
32.4%
Male
67.6%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 35.9 years old

Young (<30) 7,191
59.7%
Adult (30–60) 1,334
11.1%
Senior (>60) 3,519
29.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Louisiana 1,511
Texas 690
California 457
North Carolina 336
Ohio 238
Georgia 226
Illinois 222
Michigan 208
Florida 202
Tennessee 192

💡 Fun Facts About "Murphy"

  • 954 babies were named Murphy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in Louisiana

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