FIRST NAME
Murphy
Murphy is the 1,782nd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 4,334 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,685 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #1,782 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
4,334
living · #1,782
BABIES NAMED MURPHY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1881–2025
2025341
As a male name, Murphy peaked in 2025, when 341 babies were named Murphy (the #754 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #5,138 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,685
living · #5,138
BABIES NAMED MURPHY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1898–2025
2025783
As a female name, Murphy peaked in 2025, when 783 babies were named Murphy (the #397 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)