Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Irwin is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (59/100) with moderate success associations (42/100), Irwin creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in physical confidence (27/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 41 ratings.
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Based on US psychology research, the name Irwin scores highest in Morality (59/100) and lowest in Health (27/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and very low in health.
Irwin is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (42), Warmth (36), Morality (59), Health (27), and Cheerfulness (40).
Irwin has a Success rating of 42 out of 100, which is considered low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
Irwin has a Warmth rating of 36 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
Irwin's strongest dimension is Morality at 59/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Irwin with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Notable people named Irwin include Irwin Shaw, Irwin Allen and Irwin Winkler. Name Halo lists 3 famous Irwins 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.