Arlene Gary

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arlene Gary — French
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arlene Gary 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 Gary: Arthur Gary (1914–2005), American radio and television announcer Bruce Gary (1951–2006), American drummer Carlton Gary (1950–2018), American serial killer and rapist Cleveland Gary (born 1966), American football player Dairese Gary (born 1988), American basketball player Donald A. Gary (1901–1977), American U.S. Naval officer, recipient of the Medal of Honor Elbert Henry Gary (1846–1927), American lawyer, county judge and corporate officer Frank B. 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: Gary

Meaning: spear carrier

English

Arthur Gary (1914–2005), American radio and television announcer Bruce Gary (1951–2006), American drummer Carlton Gary (1950–2018), American serial killer and rapist Cleveland Gary (born 1966), American football player Dairese Gary (born 1988), American basketball player Donald A. Gary (1901–1977), American U.S. Naval officer, recipient of the Medal of Honor Elbert Henry Gary (1846–1927), American lawyer, county judge and corporate officer Frank B.

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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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Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Gary?
The surname Gary originates from English. Arthur Gary (1914–2005), American radio and television announcer Bruce Gary (1951–2006), American drummer Carlton Gary (1950–2018), American serial killer and rapist Cleveland Gary (born 1966), American football player Dairese Gary (born 1988), American basketball player Donald A. Gary (1901–1977), American U.S. Naval officer, recipient of the Medal of Honor Elbert Henry Gary (1846–1927), American lawyer, county judge and corporate officer Frank B.
What are the origins of the name Arlene Gary?
The name Arlene Gary combines two different traditions: the first name Arlene has French roots, while the surname Gary originates from English.
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