Claramae is of American origin and was popularized during the early to mid-20th century. It is composed of two elements: Clara, which means "clear" or "bright," and mae, a variant of May, derived from the month of the same name. This name has been used sparingly throughout history but gained some popularity in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s. Today, it is considered somewhat rare but holds a unique and vintage charm that might appeal to parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
Here are the birth statistics for the name Claramae:
* Most popular years were 1918 (17 births) and 1921 (15 births).
* Fewest births occurred in 1906 (7 births) and 1935 (5 births).
* There was a gap of over 90 years between the last recorded birth in 1938 and the next one in 2012.
* After 2012, there has been an average of about 6 births per year until 2022.
* In total, there were 216 births named Claramae over this period.