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Jessica Chastain's 'Murph' Baby Name Claim Refuted by Data

Despite Jessica Chastain's belief that many have named their children after her 'Interstellar' character, national data from Babynames.com shows the name 'Murph' is not popular.

  • Jessica Chastain claimed many fans named their children 'Murph' after her character in 'Interstellar'.
  • Babynames.com refutes Chastain's claim, stating 'Murph' has not made the top 1,000 names in any year.
  • Only a few individuals have added 'Murph' to their favorite names list since the film's release.
  • National data indicates the name 'Murphy' is more popular, entering the Social Security list in 2020.
  • Chastain's perception likely stems from personal anecdotes rather than widespread trends.
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