Stanwood is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'stan' meaning 'stone', and 'wudu' meaning 'wood'. It is a rare given name that was once used as a surname, particularly in areas where stone woods were abundant.
The name Stanwood experienced steady popularity throughout the period from 1913 to 1936, with a consistent number of births each year until 1924 when it started to increase slightly. The highest number of births in any single year was seven, occurring twice (in 1926 and 1930). Overall, there were a total of 51 births over the course of these years.