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Glenwood is an Old English name meaning 'narrow valley woodland', derived from 'glen' and 'wood'. It has evolved from its Old English roots through Middle English to its current form. The name has a connection to nature and is often perceived positively in contemporary contexts. It does not have biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in the U.S. Notable people with this name include Glenwood Jackson and Glenwood McNair.

The name Glenwood is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Glenwood has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Glenwood' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1049th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1102nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1406th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2805th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7383rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18006th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Glenwood' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.