Leray is of French origin, derived from the Breton word 'ler', meaning 'sea'. It's a unisex name, often used for boys and girls alike. Leray is also associated with coastal regions in Brittany, France, where it has historical roots.
"Leray experienced peak birth years in the late teens and early twenties with 8 births each in 1920 and 1935. There's a notable gap in records between 1922 and 1923, suggesting no births or unrecorded events during this period. Post-1944, there's a consistent decline in annual births, with most years having 5 births. The total number of recorded Leray births from 1920 to 1989 is 174."