Top 5 Most Common MBTI Types

By Rina Park

MBTI, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, is a personality assessment tool that is designed to help individuals understand their personality preferences and how they relate to others. The MBTI was developed by Katharine Briggs and her daughter Isabel Myers based on the theory of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. MBTI, also called 16 personalities, categorizes people into 16 types based on four dichotomies: Extraversion (E) v.s. Introversion (I) ; Sensing (S) v.s. Intuition (N) ; Thinking (T) v.s. Feeling (F); Judging (J) v.s. Perceiving (P)

1. ISFJ

ISFJs, 13.8% of the population, are the most in the world. ISFJs are patient individuals who apply common sense and experience to solving problems for other people. They are very responsible, loyal, traditional, and enjoy serving the needs of other people. ISFJs enjoy a sense of belonging at work and like to work with people who care about and support each other. And thus, the ISFJs usually find jobs that reward loyalty and a sense of duty, for example, health- care, secretarial roles, and social work. However, ISFJs overload too many of them. They have traits which can transmute into workaholism and leave an ISFJ so overloaded that she loses sight of everything else. For those ISFJ people, Don’t worry! Lighten up and be happy!

2. ESFJ such a thing. You will stay here. And when we have a use for you, will let you out to do our bidding.” Day after day he rotted in the dark, kept in a solitary cell. And day after day, the duke would visit him and taunt him from afar. Finally, a guard came to his cell and led him out of the dungeons. He was bathed, fed, and dressed in the finest clothes of the land and handed a piece of paper.

ESFJs, 12.3% of the population, the second largest MBTI type. ESFJs have a strong desire to exert control over their environment. They feel they are controlling the world around them by organizing and planning. ESFs are naturally geared toward understanding other people. They usually carefully observe others and are adept at supporting and bringing out the best in people. However, they sometimes focus more on other people’s needs than on your own. And, it is difficult to say “no”, even when they’re already overcommitted or don’t want to do something. If they can find the balance between their weakness and strength, ESFJs are compassionate and caring individuals who strive to create a better world for themselves and those around them.

“This is your speech,” the guard said, stuffing a piece of parchment right in front of Bob’s face, “you will be sent back to your ghastly villages, and you will read this prepared statement.”

“But I did not write this. I did not agree to it. How could you expect me to speak of a cause I disagree with?” Bob protested. “This is not important. Make haste, the carriage awaits us. If you wish your family to be alive, you will follow orders.” Bob, defeated and despondent, boarded the carriage and made his way back to the village.

When the villagers saw him, their faces lit with brightness.

3. ISTJ ISTJs, 11.6% of the population, are practical, responsible, and dependable individuals who value stability and order in their lives. They have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to get things done. They tend to be reserved and prefer to stick to established rules and traditions, rather than taking risks or embracing new experiences. Their strong sense of responsibility often prioritizes their obligations to family, work, and community over their personal desires. However, they might struggle with expressing emotions which can be a challenge in remaining intimacy in the relationships. ISTJs need to open communication and mutual understanding crucial for a successful INTJ relationship.

4. ISFP

ISFP: 8.8% of the population have an ISFP’s personality. ISFPs are sensitive, artistic, and empathetic individuals who place a high value on creative expression. They are the most quiet people and like to observe the world around them and take in details. ISFPs often have a strong aesthetic sense and may be drawn to their future ca-

“Bob, our savior has returned,” they chanted. “He has returned to save us from the wrath of Lyle the Tyrannous.” reers related to music, sports, and arts. Although they are loyal and supportive friends and partners, they may struggle with setting and enforcing boundaries. ISFPs are creative and sensitive people who seek to live in harmony with themselves and the world around them.

Bob got out of the carriage and stood onto the stage already prepared. This is more of the gallows than it is a stage he thought to himself. He took a deep breath and proclaimed in the loudest voice he could muster, “My fellow townsfolk, I have traveled to the castle of Duke Cain and have relayed your concerns to him and the council. After days of discussion, we have come up with the following –” Bob suddenly came to a stop. It was one thing for him to fabricate the proceedings, that he was good at. Now, he had to actually read, Bob realized throughout his life, he never learned how to read. The village’s only school had burned down ages ago, he was taught to speak by his parents, but he never actually learned how to read.

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5. ESTJ

ESTJs are often described as logical, take-charge kinds of people. 8.7% of the population are ESTJs. They have strong beliefs and possess sensible judgement, and they expect that others will uphold these same principles as well. They are the consummate organizers, and want to bring structure to their surroundings. When they see a lack of organization, the ESTJ often takes the initiative to establish processes and guidelines, so that everyone knows what’s expected. They are loyal and dependable partners and friends, but may sometimes struggle with expressing their emotions or being flexible in their thinking. Overall, ESTJs are practical and result-driven individuals who value structure, organization, and hard work.