Murphy
m(u)-rphy,
mur-phy
US Popularity:757
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Sea warrior
Murphy is a gender-neutral name of Gaelic origin. This buoyant name refers to “warrior of the sea” and also reigns as the most common family name in Ireland. Hollywood stars Cillian and Eddie, who bear the surname, were first to put it in the spotlight, allowing parents worldwide to embrace the quirky title. Murphy is also tied to the law of the same name, saying that “anything that can go wrong will go wrong_.”_ Don’t let this adage deter you, though! A name like this helps baby Murphy see the brighter side of life, especially when things don’t always go as planned.
How Popular Is The Name Murphy?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Murphy is currently #956 on The Bump
Boy:Murphy is currently #528 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Murphy is currently #702 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Murphy is currently #757 in U.S. births
Boy:Murphy is currently #896 in U.S. births
Girl:Murphy is currently #519 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#519
in 2023
+ 148
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Murphy January 2022
Name Doctor, Murphy
WordSense, Murphy
Online Etymology Dictionary, Murphy
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