Murphy

Murphy for boys#754 US

After being absent since the 1950s, the name reappeared in the US charts in the 2020s and while at first it was a solidly gender neutral name, the split is now 70:30, with 783 girls and 341 boys receiving the name in a recent year.

Derived from the Irish Murchadh, it has the cool meaning "sea warrior", perfect for ocean lovers and environmentalists.

There have been countless notable surnamed Murphys, including the currently prominent Eddie and Cillian. while Murphy was also the eponymous protagonist of Samuel Beckett's first published novel.

One possible negative: the association with Murphy's Law--if anything can go wrong, it will. But if Rowdy and Ryatt can make the charts, well maybe that chaotic energy could be part of the appeal.

Murphy for girls#397 US

This surname name was popularized for girls in the 80s and 90s by TV's Murphy Brown and it maintains that cool breezy energy today, while also having an appealing sea-related meaning. Ultimately derived from the Irish Murchadh, it means "sea warrior" — a totally brilliant way to honor a love for the ocean and marine conservation.

Murphy reappeared in the US charts in the 2020s, having been absent since the 1950s, and while at first it was a solidly gender neutral name, it now leans feminine, given to 783 girls and 341 boys in a recent year, making the split 70:30.