Baby Name Popularity Profile

Murphy

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Murphy.

National Rank (2025)

#397

All-Time Peak Rank

#397 (2025)

Total U.S. Births

4,688

Unisex Distribution 64.4% Boy / 35.6% Girl Balance: Leans Male

        💡 The Murphy Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
    

📖 The Story Behind Murphy

According to SSA data, Murphy achieved its highest historical rank of #397 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 783 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 789.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 37 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Murphy scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Fast Rising

10-Year Decadal Shift Change +789.8% Growth

18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 783 Births in 2025

Years in Top 100

0 yrs

Registry Appearance Streak

37 Years

Historical Volatility Stable Profile

Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes

1880s: 0

1890s: 5

1900s: 5

1910s: 33

1920s: 9

1930s: 28

1940s: 5

1950s: 0

1960s: 0

1970s: 0

1980s: 35

1990s: 337

2000s: 271

2010s: 837

2020s: 3,123

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mur-phy

Letter Count 6 Letters

Spelling Complexity Moderate

Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Montana

Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast

States with Core Active Data 41 States Regions

State Region	2025 Absolute Rank	Total Historical Births	Peak Year	5-Year Velocity
Montana	#87	39	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Idaho	#338	37	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Utah	#270	74	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma	#289	92	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Washington	#244	106	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska	#128	48	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Kansas	#170	67	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee	#249	135	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Colorado	#450	76	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Oregon	#346	57	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota	#160	110	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Iowa	#217	78	2025	Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota	#92	18	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Georgia	#276	140	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Missouri	#218	110	2025	Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina	#574	132	2022	Insufficient historical volume
Indiana	#315	109	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Texas	#493	333	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Alabama	#215	79	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin	#233	83	2025	Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota	Unranked	14	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky	#300	69	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Virginia	#428	88	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Ohio	#411	170	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Florida	#645	121	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Michigan	#347	132	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas	#289	35	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Arizona	#618	39	2024	Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina	#307	45	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Illinois	#397	132	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana	#386	48	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Nevada	#363	8	2025	Insufficient historical volume
California	#823	229	2024	Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire	#196	7	2025	Insufficient historical volume
Maryland	#703	24	2021	Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania	#591	75	2024	Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts	#851	31	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi	#495	16	2025	Insufficient historical volume
New York	#935	83	2024	Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey	Unranked	21	2023	Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut	#527	6	2025	Insufficient historical volume

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