Murphy
A unisex name of Irish origin, meaning descendant of Murchadh, sea warrior.
How Murphy has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #977 |
| 2021 | #718 |
| 2022 | #665 |
| 2023 | #519 |
| 2024 | #474 |
| 2025 | #397 |
Murphy by the numbers
In 2025, 65 babies in England and Wales were named Murphy. In the US, 311 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Sounds like Murphy
Names that are said the same way as Murphy, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Murphiesea warrior; form of Murphy5 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean the sea
Like Murphy, each of these has the sea in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dylanson of the sea10,158 in the US (2017)
- Kaisea672 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mariaof the sea; a form of Mary522 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marystar of the sea; beloved2,381 in the US (2017)
- Morgansea-born; great and bright2,273 in the US (2017)
- Mariahof the sea; a form of Maria1,604 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Murphy, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Murphy
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