How Many People Are Named Glenwood?

Complete statistics for the name Glenwood: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Glenwood
Very Rare
Old English

Glenwood means 'wooded valley', a rare name for boys. Only 790 people named Glenwood live in the US today, making up just 1 in 417,526 Americans. The majority, 88%, are over 60, giving it an older feel.

~790
Living in US
1 in 417,526
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wooded valley
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,724
Worldwide Bearers
#184,892
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
790 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
17
Would be under 30 (1%)
247
Would be 30–60 (11%)
1,983
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 2,247 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Glenwood Through the Generations

Glenwood has been around since the early 1900s, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 66 births. Over time, its usage has remained stable, becoming a classic choice for parents looking for something timeless. Today, most Glenwoods are over 60, with only 17 under 30, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals who grew up when this name was more common.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 276
Virginia 207
Missouri 117
Pennsylvania 48
Maine 29
Florida 6
Ohio 6
Maryland 5
Michigan 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Glenwood

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Glenwood's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Glenwood

How Many People Have the Name Glenwood?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 790 people in the United States currently share the name Glenwood. That works out to roughly 1 in every 417,526 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Glenwood a Common or Rare Name?

Glenwood is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Glenwood Mean?

Glenwood means "wooded valley" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Glenwood in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Glenwood Most Popular?

The name Glenwood reached peak popularity in 1920, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Glenwood?

Approximately 790 people named Glenwood live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,247. That works out to roughly 1 in 417,526 Americans.

Is Glenwood a rare name?

Glenwood is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 417,526 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glenwood mean?

Glenwood means "wooded valley" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Glenwood more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Glenwood are male and 0% are female.

When was Glenwood most popular?

Glenwood peaked in 1920 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US790
All-Time Births2,247
1 in X1 in 417,526
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1920
World Rank#184,892
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.