Holding steady.
Popularity of Claramae since 1906
Babies named Claramae per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Claramae's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Claramae is a feminine compound name composed of Clara and Mae, first recorded in the United States in 1906. Despite its early 20th-century debut, the name has remained exceedingly rare, never breaking into the top 1,000 names. Its peak year of usage was its first recorded year, 1906, and its trajectory has been stable with very low frequency. While no top states are associated with Claramae, it follows the pattern of blended names like Rosemae or Annamae that were briefly fashionable but never widespread. The name offers a vintage charm for parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar, combining two classic elements with a soft, melodic sound.
Claramae is a modern compound name formed by blending Clara, from Latin clarus meaning 'bright, clear', with Mae, a variant of May, which itself originated as a pet form of Mary. It emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend for hyphenated or blended feminine names, first recorded in the United States in 1906.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clara, Mae, Clari
Variants: Clara Mae, Clara May, Clarimae
Sibling names for Claramae
Names that share Claramae's style, for a brother or sister.
