Grimm

A surname derived from a German nickname for someone stern and cross, Grimm has a dark, macabre feel, and may be associated with the Brothers Grimm, known for collating folk and fairy tales in the 18th-century.

Pronounced GRIM.

As of November 2026, Grimm ranked #7346 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6542 for boys in 2019.