Arlene Choy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arlene Choy — French
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arlene Choy is a name that combines French origins. The first name Arlene is a feminine given name of French origin. Arleen or Arlene is an Irish feminine given name and variant of Carlene or Charlene and in the French derived from feminine diminutive of Charles (meaning free man). Given name Arlene The Housewife, a female wrestler from Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling Arlene Agus (1949–2024), American Orthodox Jewish feminist and activist Arlene Alda (born 1933), American musician, photographer, and writer Arlene Arcillas (born 1969), city mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna Arleen Auger (1939–1993), American soprano, admired for her coloratura voice and interpretations of works by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Monteverdi, Gluc. The surname Choy: Cài (Chinese: 蔡) is a Chinese-language surname that derives from the name of the ancient Cai state. In 2019 it was the 38th most common surname in China, but the 9th most common in Taiwan (as of 2018), where it is usually romanized as "Tsai" (based on Wade-Giles romanization of Standard Mandarin), "Tsay", or "Chai" and the 8th most common in Singapore, where it is usually romanized as "Chua", which is based on its Teochew and Hokkien pronunciation. Arlene is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 146K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Arlene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Arlene

French

Arleen or Arlene is an Irish feminine given name and variant of Carlene or Charlene and in the French derived from feminine diminutive of Charles (meaning free man). Given name Arlene The Housewife, a female wrestler from Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling Arlene Agus (1949–2024), American Orthodox Jewish feminist and activist Arlene Alda (born 1933), American musician, photographer, and writer Arlene Arcillas (born 1969), city mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna Arleen Auger (1939–1993), American soprano, admired for her coloratura voice and interpretations of works by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Monteverdi, Gluc.

Surname: Choy

Vietnamese

Cài (Chinese: 蔡) is a Chinese-language surname that derives from the name of the ancient Cai state. In 2019 it was the 38th most common surname in China, but the 9th most common in Taiwan (as of 2018), where it is usually romanized as "Tsai" (based on Wade-Giles romanization of Standard Mandarin), "Tsay", or "Chai" and the 8th most common in Singapore, where it is usually romanized as "Chua", which is based on its Teochew and Hokkien pronunciation.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Arlene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Arlene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Arlene Choy

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Arlene Choy:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Arlene?
The first name Arlene originates from French. Arleen or Arlene is an Irish feminine given name and variant of Carlene or Charlene and in the French derived from feminine diminutive of Charles (meaning free man). Given name Arlene The Housewife, a female wrestler from Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling Arlene Agus (1949–2024), American Orthodox Jewish feminist and activist Arlene Alda (born 1933), American musician, photographer, and writer Arlene Arcillas (born 1969), city mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna Arleen Auger (1939–1993), American soprano, admired for her coloratura voice and interpretations of works by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Monteverdi, Gluc.
When was Arlene most popular?
The name Arlene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Choy?
The surname Choy originates from Vietnamese. Cài (Chinese: 蔡) is a Chinese-language surname that derives from the name of the ancient Cai state. In 2019 it was the 38th most common surname in China, but the 9th most common in Taiwan (as of 2018), where it is usually romanized as "Tsai" (based on Wade-Giles romanization of Standard Mandarin), "Tsay", or "Chai" and the 8th most common in Singapore, where it is usually romanized as "Chua", which is based on its Teochew and Hokkien pronunciation.
What are the origins of the name Arlene Choy?
The name Arlene Choy combines two different traditions: the first name Arlene has French roots, while the surname Choy originates from Vietnamese.
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