Lay, of French origin, means "to lie down" or "to place." It gained popularity as a given name due to its use in literature, such as the character Laylock in Charles Dickens' novel "Bleak House." The name has since been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Lay is considered unisex, although it's more commonly associated with females. It's often shortened from longer names like Lavinia or Lolita. In some cases, Lay may also be a short form of the French name Laurence.
"Lay experienced 7 births in 2014 and 5 births in 2016, making a total of 12 babies born over those two years."