83
Success
66
Morality
62
Health
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
83▲
Morality
66
Health
62
Warmth
51
Cheerfulness
42▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
70♂
Kelvin Name Personality
The name Kelvin projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (83/100) paired with strong morality (66/100), Kelvin creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Kelvin is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 61/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic7.0
Mature7.6
Formal7.4
Upper Class6.7
Urban5.1
Wholesome7.8
Strong8.3
Refined7.6
Strange6.4
Simple5.8
Serious5.8
Nerdy7.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 138 ratings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelvin
What does the name Kelvin say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Kelvin scores highest in Success (83/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (42/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in cheerfulness.
Is Kelvin a boy name?▾
Kelvin is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (83), Warmth (51), Morality (66), Health (62), and Cheerfulness (42).
What is the Success rating for the name Kelvin?▾
Kelvin has a Success rating of 83 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 Kelvin sound?▾
Kelvin has a Warmth rating of 51 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Kelvin compare to other names?▾
Kelvin's strongest dimension is Success at 83/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Kelvin with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Kelvin?▾
Notable people named Kelvin include Lord Kelvin and Kelvin Benjamin. Name Halo lists 2 famous Kelvins 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.