82
Health
68
Success
61
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
68
Morality
21▼
Health
82▲
Warmth
39
Cheerfulness
61
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
72♂
Curtis Name Personality
Curtis radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (82/100) paired with strong success (68/100), Curtis creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in trustworthiness (21/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic6.4
Mature6.3
Formal6.0
Upper Class5.7
Urban5.4
Wholesome7.0
Strong7.5
Refined5.2
Strange6.7
Simple5.9
Serious6.1
Nerdy6.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 137 ratings.
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Famous People Named Curtis
- Curtis MayfieldSoul and funk singer-songwriter
- Tony CurtisClassic Hollywood actor
- Curtis Jackson (50 Cent)Rapper and entrepreneur
- Curtis LeMayUS Air Force General
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curtis
What does the name Curtis say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Curtis scores highest in Health (82/100) and lowest in Morality (21/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and very low in morality.
Is Curtis a boy name?▾
Curtis is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (68), Warmth (39), Morality (21), Health (82), and Cheerfulness (61).
What is the Success rating for the name Curtis?▾
Curtis has a Success rating of 68 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 Curtis sound?▾
Curtis has a Warmth rating of 39 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Curtis compare to other names?▾
Curtis's strongest dimension is Health at 82/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Curtis with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Curtis?▾
Notable people named Curtis include Curtis Mayfield, Tony Curtis, Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) and Curtis LeMay. Name Halo lists 4 famous Curtiss 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.