Some names instantly convey ambition, intelligence, and creativity. These names scored highest on the Success dimension in psychology research by Albert Mehrabian, measuring how successful a name sounds to others.
These rankings are based on published psychology research by Albert Mehrabian, who had participants rate over 1,700 names across multiple perception dimensions on a 0-100 scale. The research measures how names shape first impressions — not the actual traits of people with those names. Learn about the methodology
For boys, James scores highest at 109/100. For girls, Jacqueline scores highest at 103/100.
Scores come from published psychology research by Albert Mehrabian, where participants rated names on a 0-100 scale across multiple perception dimensions. The Success dimension measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative a name sounds.
Research shows that names create measurable first impressions that can influence perceptions in social and professional contexts. While a name doesn't determine outcomes, it does shape initial expectations others form before meeting you.