82
Warmth
75
Success
70
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
75
Morality
58▼
Health
65
Warmth
82▲
Cheerfulness
70
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
31
Kate Name Personality
Kate is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With exceptionally strong warmth (82/100) paired with equally impressive success (75/100), Kate creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Kate scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic6.6
Mature4.4
Formal4.7
Upper Class5.1
Urban3.3
Wholesome7.7
Strong6.3
Refined7.7
Strange5.1
Simple7.5
Serious5.6
Nerdy6.4
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 484 ratings.
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Famous People Named Kate
- Kate MiddletonPrincess of Wales
- Kate WinsletOscar-winning British actress
- Kate BlanchettTwo-time Oscar-winning actress
- Kate BushBritish singer-songwriter, Running Up That Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kate
What does the name Kate say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kate scores highest in Warmth (82/100) and lowest in Morality (58/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in warmth and high in morality.
Is Kate a girl name?▾
Kate is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (75), Warmth (82), Morality (58), Health (65), and Cheerfulness (70).
What is the Success rating for the name Kate?▾
Kate has a Success rating of 75 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kate sound?▾
Kate has a Warmth rating of 82 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kate compare to other names?▾
Kate's strongest dimension is Warmth at 82/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Kate with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kate?▾
Notable people named Kate include Kate Middleton, Kate Winslet, Kate Blanchett and Kate Bush. Name Halo lists 4 famous Kates 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.