How old is someone named Murphy?
The average Murphy is 18 years old.
Half of all living Murphys are between 3 and 26. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Murphys are much younger than 18.
When was Murphy popular?
Murphy is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 1,124 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 157 | 0 |
| 1910s | 520 | 0 |
| 1920s | 737 | 0 |
| 1930s | 632 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 575 | 250 |
| 1950s | 597 | 390 |
| 1960s | 393 | 320 |
| 1970s | 354 | 320 |
| 1980s | 368 | 350 |
| 1990s | 869 | 850 |
| 2000s | 947 | 940 |
| 2010s | 2,168 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 4,736 | 4,700 |
How many Murphys are still alive?
About 10,000 Murphys are alive in the US today. That's 78% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Murphy since 1881.
Most Murphys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Murphy?
More than half of living Murphys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Murphy an old name?
Not really. Murphy is younger than 75 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Murphy will be 22 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Murphy a boy or girl name?
Both. 44% of living Murphys are women and 56% are men.
The women average 8 and the men 27.
Names the same age as Murphy
NAME TWIN
Murphy's name twin is Margot. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Margot's age curve is the closest match to Murphy's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Murphy
How old is the average Murphy?
The average Murphy in the US is 18 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Murphy?
About 10,000 Murphys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Murphy most popular?
In 2025, when about 1,100 baby girls were named Murphy.
Is Murphy a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 63% of living Murphys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Murphy a boy or girl name?
Both. 44% of living Murphys are women and 56% are men. The women average 8 and the men 27.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this