At a glance
1,573 dogs named Murphy appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (85% male).
How popular is Murphy?
#53dog name of 19,856
1 in 282male dogs
1,573dogs in the records
#178cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 13%Boys 73%Not recorded 14%
15% girls · 85% boys among 1,352 dogs with a recorded sex
Murphy over the years
SteadyDogs named Murphy per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 159 named Murphy
- 87 named Murphy
- 67 named Murphy
- 51 named Murphy
- 44 named Murphy
Names that sound like Murphy
Questions
Is Murphy a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (85% male).
How popular is Murphy for dogs?
Murphy is the #53 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 1,573 dogs in public records. The name is steady.
How do you pronounce Murphy?
Murphy is said in 2 syllables: Mur·phy. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Murphy?
Murphey, Morphy and Murfee sound similar.
What breeds are often named Murphy?
Labrador Retrievers, Poodles and Golden Retrievers are the breeds most often called Murphy.