93
Success
84
Health
50
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
93▲
Morality
41▼
Health
84
Warmth
41
Cheerfulness
50
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
80♂
Colby Name Personality
The name Colby projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (93 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (84 on the 0-100+ research scale), Colby creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Colby is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 62 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic3.2
Mature3.5
Formal3.9
Upper Class4.2
Urban4.0
Wholesome6.7
Strong6.5
Refined5.4
Strange6.4
Simple5.8
Serious4.3
Nerdy5.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 193 ratings.
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Colby in Rankings
Famous People Named Colby
- Colby CovingtonUFC welterweight fighter
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colby
What does the name Colby say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Colby scores highest in Success (93 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (41 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in morality.
Is Colby a boy name?▾
Colby is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (93), Warmth (41), Morality (41), Health (84), and Cheerfulness (50).
What is the Success rating for the name Colby?▾
Colby has a Success rating of 93 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Colby sound?▾
Colby has a Warmth rating of 41 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Colby compare to other names?▾
Colby's strongest dimension is Success, at 93 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Colby with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Colby?▾
Notable people named Colby include Colby Covington. Name Halo lists 1 famous Colbys with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
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.