62
Health
53
Success
52
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
53
Morality
52
Health
62▲
Warmth
50
Cheerfulness
42▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
28♀
Ebony Name Personality
Ebony radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With notably high health (62 on the 0-100+ research scale) with moderate success associations (53 on the 0-100+ research scale), Ebony 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
Classic4.6
Mature5.2
Formal5.4
Upper Class5.0
Urban4.6
Wholesome6.3
Strong6.5
Refined7.3
Strange6.5
Simple5.3
Serious6.1
Nerdy5.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 196 ratings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ebony
What does the name Ebony say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Ebony scores highest in Health (62 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Cheerfulness (42 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in health and low in cheerfulness.
Is Ebony a girl name?▾
Ebony is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (53), Warmth (50), Morality (52), Health (62), and Cheerfulness (42).
What is the Success rating for the name Ebony?▾
Ebony has a Success rating of 53 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Ebony sound?▾
Ebony has a Warmth rating of 50 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Ebony compare to other names?▾
Ebony's strongest dimension is Health, at 62 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 Ebony with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
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.