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How Many People Are Named Murphy?
Estimated people named Murphy living in the U.S. today
9,365
Gender distribution
60% male · 40% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 12,044
- Peak year: 2024 (954 births)
- Estimated living today: 9,365
Murphy by age group — who carries the name today?
Murphy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Murphy
Murphy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 12,044 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 9,365 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 36,498 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Murphys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Murphy in the US?
An estimated 9,365 people named Murphy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Murphy very rare — about 1 in 36,498 Americans.
Is Murphy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Murphy is 60% male and 40% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Murphy most popular?
Murphy peaked in 2024, when 954 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Murphy?
Murphy ranks #2,501 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 53 out of 100 (higher means rarer).