Name Meaning & Origin
"A common surname from Irish, the anglicized form of Irish Ó Murchadha"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Murphy is a given name of Irish origin.
Murphy is a given name of Irish origin.
Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.
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Root element "Murphy" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A common surname from Irish, the anglicized form of Irish Ó Murchadha".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~12,044 people named Murphy in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 954 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Murphy is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 8.
Murphy is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 68% male and 32% female.
Approximately 12,044 people in the United States are named Murphy. The name peaked in 2024 with 954 recorded uses.
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