90
Health
84
Cheerfulness
65
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
56
Morality
45▼
Health
90▲
Warmth
65
Cheerfulness
84
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
29♀
Kelly Name Personality
Kelly radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (90 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive cheerfulness (84 on the 0-100+ research scale), Kelly creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Kelly is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 68 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic5.2
Mature3.0
Formal3.0
Upper Class3.4
Urban3.3
Wholesome7.2
Strong6.6
Refined6.7
Strange4.5
Simple7.6
Serious4.2
Nerdy5.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 614 ratings.
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Kelly in Rankings
Famous People Named Kelly
- Kelly ClarksonSinger, first American Idol winner
- Kelly RowlandSinger, Destinys Child member
- Kelly SlaterGreatest professional surfer ever
- Kelly McGillisActress, Top Gun star
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelly
What does the name Kelly say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kelly scores highest in Health (90 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (45 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and average in morality.
Is Kelly a boy name?▾
Kelly is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (56), Warmth (65), Morality (45), Health (90), and Cheerfulness (84).
What is the Success rating for the name Kelly?▾
Kelly has a Success rating of 56 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Kelly sound?▾
Kelly has a Warmth rating of 65 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kelly compare to other names?▾
Kelly's strongest dimension is Health, at 90 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 Kelly with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kelly?▾
Notable people named Kelly include Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Rowland, Kelly Slater and Kelly McGillis. Name Halo lists 4 famous Kellys with brief descriptions of their achievements.
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.