85
Health
59
Cheerfulness
51
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
51
Morality
20▼
Health
85▲
Warmth
29
Cheerfulness
59
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
84♂
Jake Name Personality
Jake radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (85/100) paired with strong cheerfulness (59/100), Jake creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in trustworthiness (20/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic3.5
Mature2.9
Formal2.5
Upper Class3.2
Urban4.8
Wholesome6.3
Strong7.6
Refined4.4
Strange4.7
Simple7.8
Serious3.9
Nerdy4.6
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 425 ratings.
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Famous People Named Jake
- Jake GyllenhaalHollywood actor
- Jake PaulYouTuber turned professional boxer
- Jake LaMottaBoxing champion, Raging Bull subject
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jake
What does the name Jake say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Jake scores highest in Health (85/100) and lowest in Morality (20/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and very low in morality.
Is Jake a boy name?▾
Jake is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (51), Warmth (29), Morality (20), Health (85), and Cheerfulness (59).
What is the Success rating for the name Jake?▾
Jake has a Success rating of 51 out of 100, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Jake sound?▾
Jake has a Warmth rating of 29 out of 100, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Jake compare to other names?▾
Jake's strongest dimension is Health at 85/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Jake with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Jake?▾
Notable people named Jake include Jake Gyllenhaal, Jake Paul and Jake LaMotta. Name Halo lists 3 famous Jakes 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.