Arlene Coy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arlene Coy — French
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arlene Coy 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 Coy: Surname: Bernard Coy (1991), an American bank robber, famous for trying to escape from Alcatraz prison Bobby Coy, English former football player Eric Coy, Canadian Olympic discus thrower and shot putter John Coy, American children's book author Jeffrey Coy (1951–2018), American politician Juan Coy, Minister of State for Human Development in Belize Lynne Coy-Ogan, American academic administrator Michelle Coy, British bobsledder Randi Coy, participant in the reality show My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance Steve Coy, English drummer, manager, producer, and songwriter for new wave band Dead or Alive Ted . 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: Coy

English

Surname: Bernard Coy (1991), an American bank robber, famous for trying to escape from Alcatraz prison Bobby Coy, English former football player Eric Coy, Canadian Olympic discus thrower and shot putter John Coy, American children's book author Jeffrey Coy (1951–2018), American politician Juan Coy, Minister of State for Human Development in Belize Lynne Coy-Ogan, American academic administrator Michelle Coy, British bobsledder Randi Coy, participant in the reality show My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance Steve Coy, English drummer, manager, producer, and songwriter for new wave band Dead or Alive Ted .

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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 Coy

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 Coy:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Coy?
The surname Coy originates from English. Surname: Bernard Coy (1991), an American bank robber, famous for trying to escape from Alcatraz prison Bobby Coy, English former football player Eric Coy, Canadian Olympic discus thrower and shot putter John Coy, American children's book author Jeffrey Coy (1951–2018), American politician Juan Coy, Minister of State for Human Development in Belize Lynne Coy-Ogan, American academic administrator Michelle Coy, British bobsledder Randi Coy, participant in the reality show My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance Steve Coy, English drummer, manager, producer, and songwriter for new wave band Dead or Alive Ted .
What are the origins of the name Arlene Coy?
The name Arlene Coy combines two different traditions: the first name Arlene has French roots, while the surname Coy originates from English.
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