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Grimm

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRIM /ˈɡrɪm/High

Meaning: From the Germanic grim, 'fierce; stern; a masked one'; a surname famous from the Brothers Grimm (the fairy-tale collectors); we note the fairy talesLow

In 30 seconds: Fierce; a masked one: Grimm is German/Norse. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'GRIM'). We note the fairy tales.
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Origin LowGerman, Norse
MeaningFrom the Germanic grim, 'fierce; stern; a masked one'; a surname famous from the Brothers Grimm (the fairy-tale collectors); we note the fairy tales
U.S. rank (2025)#7346 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Grimm comes from the Germanic grim, 'fierce; stern; a masked one'; a surname famous from the Brothers Grimm (the fairy-tale collectors; we note the fairy tales). A bold, classic name (said 'GRIM').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a surname-name. Rare, fierce at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Grimm is 'fierce; stern' in Germanic — a surname famous from the Brothers Grimm, the fairy-tale collectors — a bold, storied name (we note the fairy tales; said 'GRIM').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Grimm — German/Norse surname; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grimm mean?

Grimm is Germanic for 'fierce; stern; a masked one'; a surname famous from the Brothers Grimm. We note the fairy tales.

How do you pronounce Grimm?

It's said GRIM /ˈɡrɪm/ — one syllable.

Is Grimm a boy or girl name?

Grimm is a boy's name.

How popular is Grimm?

Grimm is a very rare name in the U.S.

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