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Murphy is an Irish name that means 'sea warrior'. It originated from the Gaelic 'Ó Murchadha', indicating a lineage connected to battles at sea. The name has evolved through historical forms and is widely recognized today. It has no biblical references but carries a positive and approachable image in modern culture, with notable individuals bearing the name.

The name Murphy is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Murphy has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Murphy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 740th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 827th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1006th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1500th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1703rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1876th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1064th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5193rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5907th out of 9204 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4872nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4834th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1025th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Murphy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.