NAME PROFILE
Pono
Derived from the Irish name Murchadh, meaning 'sea-warrior.' It characterizes a person with a spirited, courageous soul and a natural resilience that reflects the power and rhythm of the ocean.
Key Stats
| Total births | 25 |
| Gender | Male (84% / 16%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1996 |
| Most recent | 2007 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
HI — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Murphy Jensen (Professional Tennis Player) · Cillian Murphy (Award-winning Actor) · Eddie Murphy (Comedian and Actor) · Brittany Murphy (Actress in Clueless) · Murphy Brown (Fictional Journalist and News Anchor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MurphPhi-Phi
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