Glenwood is an uncommon, yet intriguing given name of American origin. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words 'glen' meaning valley, and 'wood', signifying forest. Thus, Glenwood translates to 'valley of the woods'. This name was quite popular during the 19th century in the United States but has since become less common. Today, it's often associated with places like Glenwood Springs, Colorado, named for its scenic location in a valley near the Roaring Fork River.
The name Glenwood experienced its peak popularity between the years of 1912 to 1922, with a notable spike in 1920 having 66 births. However, from 1945 onwards, there was a significant decline in the number of newborns named Glenwood, reaching as low as 5 births in certain years such as 1991, 1996, and 1998. Overall, between 1902 and 2001, there were a total of 2247 babies born with the name Glenwood.