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".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 35.9 years old
📈 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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