67
Cheerfulness
59
Health
47
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
47
Morality
42▼
Health
59
Warmth
44
Cheerfulness
67▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
72♂
Sam Name Personality
Sam sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With notably high cheerfulness (67/100) paired with strong health (59/100), Sam creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic4.6
Mature2.7
Formal2.5
Upper Class2.2
Urban3.7
Wholesome6.9
Strong7.0
Refined5.5
Strange4.5
Simple8.4
Serious3.8
Nerdy5.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 397 ratings.
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- Samuel L. JacksonIconic Hollywood actor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sam
What does the name Sam say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Sam scores highest in Cheerfulness (67/100) and lowest in Morality (42/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Sam a boy name?▾
Sam is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (47), Warmth (44), Morality (42), Health (59), and Cheerfulness (67).
What is the Success rating for the name Sam?▾
Sam has a Success rating of 47 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 Sam sound?▾
Sam has a Warmth rating of 44 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Sam compare to other names?▾
Sam's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 67/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Sam with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Sam?▾
Notable people named Sam include Sam Walton, Sam Cooke, Sam Altman and Samuel L. Jackson. Name Halo lists 5 famous Sams 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.