9,302births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2024Peak · Scotland
#593England & Wales 2025
Murphy is a boy name family recorded 9,302 times in 6 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#593 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2024, at 16.8 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 | 8,486 | 🇺🇸 United States | #754 | 2025 | ▲ 155 % |
| Murphy | English | 630 | 🏴 England & Wales | #593 | 2024 | ▲ 262 % |
| Murphy | English | 130 | 🇫🇷 France | #3800 | 1993 | new |
| Murphy | English | 40 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1355 | 2018 | – |
| Murphy | English | 10 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2019 | – |
| Murphy | English | 6 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2024 | – |
Questions about Murphy
How popular is the name Murphy?
In 2025 it ranked #593 in England & Wales. Official registers record 9,302 births across 6 countries.
When was Murphy most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2024, at 16.8 births per 100,000.
Is Murphy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Murphy is a boy name.