Total births
2,247
Boys' name · since 1902
Glenwood
Glenwood has 2,247 recorded births since 1902 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,247
- total births
- 1902–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Glenwood sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 2,247 recorded since 1902.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Glenwood has been recorded 2,247 times among boys since 1902, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 2001.
- 2,247 total births
- 1902–2001 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,247 boys have been named Glenwood since 1902, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2001.
- 2,247
- total births
- 1902–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Glenwood was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
66 babies were named Glenwood in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Glenwood's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Glenwood splits its recorded history at 1948: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1906 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 66 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Glenwood at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Glenwood popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–2001
- Peak year (1920)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Glenwood by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Glenwood's strongest decade.
459 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Glenwood births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s
1910s
302 births
- 1920s
1920s
459 births
- 1930s
1930s
388 births
- 1940s
1940s
355 births
- 1950s
1950s
323 births
- 1960s
1960s
193 births
- 1970s 110
1970s
110 births
- 1980s 68
1980s
68 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 459 births (20% of all-time use).
How Glenwood compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Glenwood's total volume
Glenwood vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Glenwood by state
Where Glenwood concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 276 | 12.3% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 207 | 9.2% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 117 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 48 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Maine | | 29 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Florida | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.2% |
North Carolina share of Glenwood's total US births 12.3%
Even split
276 of 2,247 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Glenwood appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Glenwood? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 2,247 babies named Glenwood. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 66 births.
When was Glenwood most popular? ▼
Glenwood was most popular in the 1920s decade with 459 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Glenwood most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Glenwood are North Carolina (276 births), Virginia (207 births), Missouri (117 births).
How long has the name Glenwood been used? ▼
Glenwood has been recorded in Social Security data since 1902, spanning 100 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Glenwood? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Glenn, Glen, Glendon, Glennon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Glenwood's data
- Glenwood's decade-level peak was the 1920s (459 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Glenwoods (276 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Glenwood
Nearby Names Like Glenwood
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Glenwood
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Glen Boy
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Glendon Boy
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Glennon Boy
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Glennis Boy
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Compare Glenwood side by side: Glenwood vs Glenn Glenwood vs Glen Glenwood vs Glendon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1902–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Glenwood: Baby Name Since 1902 - 2,247 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/glenwood. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Glenwood draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.