56
Success
53
Health
38
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
56▲
Morality
30▼
Health
53
Warmth
33
Cheerfulness
38
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
70♂
Clayton Name Personality
The name Clayton projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With notably high success (56/100) with moderate health associations (53/100), Clayton creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic6.3
Mature6.0
Formal6.3
Upper Class5.6
Urban3.0
Wholesome7.1
Strong8.2
Refined5.0
Strange6.0
Simple6.0
Serious5.4
Nerdy5.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 151 ratings.
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Famous People Named Clayton
- Clayton KershawMLB pitcher, Dodgers legend
- Adam ClaytonBassist, U2
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton
What does the name Clayton say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Clayton scores highest in Success (56/100) and lowest in Morality (30/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in success and low in morality.
Is Clayton a boy name?▾
Clayton is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (56), Warmth (33), Morality (30), Health (53), and Cheerfulness (38).
What is the Success rating for the name Clayton?▾
Clayton has a Success rating of 56 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Clayton sound?▾
Clayton has a Warmth rating of 33 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Clayton compare to other names?▾
Clayton's strongest dimension is Success at 56/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Clayton with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Clayton?▾
Notable people named Clayton include Clayton Kershaw and Adam Clayton. Name Halo lists 2 famous Claytons 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.