Girl & boy name
Murphy
Murphy is currently the #397 girl name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 783 babies. Momentum is clearly positive: five years ago it ranked #976, now it sits at #397. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 1898 is happening right now. State by state, Montana leads the way at #79.
Rankings
Murphy popularity, 1880–2025
Where Murphy is most popular
Uniqueness score
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Murphy in the most recent year of SSA data.
Murphy as a boy name
As of 2025, Murphy ranks #754 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 341 boys received the name that year. It has climbed from #965 to #754 over the past five years. SSA records for Murphy go back to 1881; the peak came in 1892 at #497, with 16 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Arkansas, where it ranks #332 among boy names.
Where Murphy (boys) is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Murphy in the most recent year of SSA data.