69
Health
68
Cheerfulness
58
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
58
Morality
45▼
Health
69▲
Warmth
58
Cheerfulness
68
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
39
Darby Name Personality
Darby radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With notably high health (69/100) paired with strong cheerfulness (68/100), Darby creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Darby is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 60/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic5.0
Mature2.9
Formal3.3
Upper Class6.0
Urban3.8
Wholesome6.7
Strong6.7
Refined5.5
Strange8.0
Simple6.3
Serious3.4
Nerdy5.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 117 ratings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darby
What does the name Darby say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Darby scores highest in Health (69/100) and lowest in Morality (45/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in health and average in morality.
Is Darby a girl name?▾
Darby is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (58), Warmth (58), Morality (45), Health (69), and Cheerfulness (68).
What is the Success rating for the name Darby?▾
Darby has a Success rating of 58 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 Darby sound?▾
Darby has a Warmth rating of 58 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Darby compare to other names?▾
Darby's strongest dimension is Health at 69/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Darby with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
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.