5,038births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Alberta
#358Alberta 2025
Murphy is a girl name family recorded 5,038 times in 6 countries since 1898. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#358 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2025, at 33.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Murphy
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy | English | 4,688 | 🇺🇸 United States | #397 | 2025 | ▲ 892 % |
| Murphy | English | 226 | 🏴 England & Wales | #705 | 2025 | ▲ 964 % |
| Murphy | English | 41 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #358 | 2025 | – |
| Murphy | English | 40 | 🇫🇷 France | #2558 | 2025 | – |
| Murphy | English | 38 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1100 | 2024 | – |
| Murphy | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2019 | – |
Questions about Murphy
How popular is the name Murphy?
In 2025 it ranked #358 in Alberta. Official registers record 5,038 births across 6 countries.
When was Murphy most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2025, at 33.6 births per 100,000.
Is Murphy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Murphy is a girl name.