Hays is of English origin and means 'hedge'. It's a surname that has been used as a given name, particularly in some families where it has been passed down through generations. The name Hays gained some popularity in the mid-20th century but is now quite uncommon.
The name Hays appears to have experienced significant popularity fluctuations over the years, with notable spikes occurring in the early 1900s and again from the late 2010s onwards. The highest number of births recorded was 24, which occurred twice - once in 1916 and again in 2014. Conversely, there were several years where only 5 births were recorded, most recently in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 698 births with the name Hays since 1880.