89
Success
74
Morality
55
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
89▲
Morality
74
Health
44
Warmth
55
Cheerfulness
40▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
75♂
Benjamin Name Personality
The name Benjamin projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (89/100) paired with equally impressive morality (74/100), Benjamin creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Benjamin is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 60/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic7.3
Mature6.2
Formal6.8
Upper Class5.5
Urban3.7
Wholesome7.4
Strong7.1
Refined7.2
Strange5.3
Simple4.4
Serious5.8
Nerdy6.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1252 ratings.
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Famous People Named Benjamin
- Benjamin FranklinFounding Father, inventor, diplomat
- Benjamin NetanyahuIsraeli Prime Minister
- Benjamin Harrison23rd US President
- Benjamin DisraeliBritish Prime Minister, novelist
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin
What does the name Benjamin say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Benjamin scores highest in Success (89/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (40/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in cheerfulness.
Is Benjamin a boy name?▾
Benjamin is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (89), Warmth (55), Morality (74), Health (44), and Cheerfulness (40).
What is the Success rating for the name Benjamin?▾
Benjamin has a Success rating of 89 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Benjamin sound?▾
Benjamin has a Warmth rating of 55 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Benjamin compare to other names?▾
Benjamin's strongest dimension is Success at 89/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Benjamin with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Benjamin?▾
Notable people named Benjamin include Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Benjamin Harrison and Benjamin Disraeli. Name Halo lists 4 famous Benjamins with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.