Murphy
Murphy is a distinctive choice, ranked #593 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Murphy in their class.
About the Name Murphy
Murphy is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 718 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #952 in 2007 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Murphy is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Murphy in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #474, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Murphy
- Conor Murphy — Conor Terence Murphy is an Irish Sinn Féin politician, who has served as a senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel since January 2025.
- Emily Murphy — Emily Murphy was a Canadian women's rights activist and author.
- Jennifer Murphy — Jennifer Murphy is an American personality and former beauty pageant contestant.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Murphy
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Murphy
Almost certainly the only Murphy in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia