Glenwood Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GLEN-wood //ˈɡlɛn.wʊd//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: valley of the glen; Scottish: wooded valley

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Glenwood is of English origin, derived from the combination of two elements: "glen," which comes from the Old English "glenna," meaning a narrow valley, and "wood," which refers to a forest or wooded area. The term "glen" has its roots in the Gaelic word "gleann," which also signifies a valley, while "wood" can be traced back to the Old English "wudu." The amalgamation of these terms reflects a geographical feature, often indicating a location characterized by a wooded valley.

The name entered the English lexicon during the Middle Ages, as place names often influenced personal names, particularly in rural areas where natural features were significant to identity and community. Historically, the name Glenwood has been associated with various locations in England and later in America, particularly during the 19th century when many towns and communities were established.

The name's usage as a personal name likely gained traction in the 19th century, coinciding with the Romantic movement, which celebrated nature and the pastoral ideal. While not directly linked to any specific biblical figures or saints, the elements of the name resonate with the English tradition of naming children after natural features, reflecting a deep connection to the landscape.

Culturally, Glenwood evokes imagery of serene natural settings, often symbolizing peace and tranquility. The name has been used in literature and place names, reinforcing its association with idyllic rural life.

The diminutive form "Glen" is sometimes used, which retains the essence of the original name while providing a more casual alternative. Overall, Glenwood embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in the natural world and the historical development of names in English-speaking societies.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Glenwood was first seen in the United States in 1902.

Glenwood has ranked as high as #1676 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Maine.

In the past 5 years the name Glenwood has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Glenwood is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Glenwood was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Glenwood.

Year Total Births Boy
2001 5 5
1998 5 5
1997 7 7
1996 5 5
1991 5 5
1987 9 9
1986 8 8
1985 6 6
1984 12 12
1983 12 12
1982 6 6
1981 7 7
1980 8 8
1979 14 14
1978 12 12
1976 14 14
1974 15 15
1973 10 10
1972 17 17
1971 14 14
1970 14 14
1969 9 9
1968 12 12
1967 26 26
1966 12 12
1965 25 25
1964 15 15
1963 22 22
1962 24 24
1961 26 26
1960 22 22
1959 14 14
1958 34 34
1957 42 42
1956 23 23
1955 29 29
1954 36 36
1953 36 36
1952 26 26
1951 42 42
1950 41 41
1949 46 46
1948 29 29
1947 45 45
1946 29 29
1945 27 27
1944 22 22
1943 40 40
1942 39 39
1941 40 40
1940 38 38
1939 24 24
1938 30 30
1937 35 35
1936 40 40
1935 39 39
1934 39 39
1933 38 38
1932 48 48
1931 49 49
1930 46 46
1929 38 38
1928 45 45
1927 39 39
1926 40 40
1925 33 33
1924 39 39
1923 45 45
1922 50 50
1921 64 64
1920 66 66
1919 38 38
1918 47 47
1917 45 45
1916 39 39
1915 47 47
1914 36 36
1913 19 19
1912 18 18
1911 6 6
1910 7 7
1909 6 6
1908 5 5
1906 5 5
1902 6 6

Top States for Glenwood (1984)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
VA 5
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