Murphy
Boy / Girl name · 38 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Murphy: 38 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 6 births in 2024.
Originally an Irish surname, Murphy comes from the Gaelic Ó Murchadha, meaning "descendant of Murchadh"—a personal name combining *muir* (sea) and *cath* (battle), so "sea warrior." Today it’s widely used as a first name in Scotland and beyond. Notable bearers include comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, known for *Beverly Hills Cop* and *The Nutty Professor*, and Irish actor Cillian Murphy, star of *Peaky Blinders* and *Oppenheimer*. The name also appears in the television series *Murphy Brown*. While not tied to a specific place, the surname has
Boy 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20246 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 31since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 9%vs prior 5y
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20254 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y