Arlene Gamboa

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arlene Gamboa — French
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arlene Gamboa 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 Gamboa: Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb. 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: Gamboa

Spanish

Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb.

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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 Gamboa

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 Gamboa:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Gamboa?
The surname Gamboa originates from Spanish. Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb.
What are the origins of the name Arlene Gamboa?
The name Arlene Gamboa combines two different traditions: the first name Arlene has French roots, while the surname Gamboa originates from Spanish.
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