Brahms is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Albert Brahms (1692–1758), German land owner Caryl Brahms (1901–1982), English writer David M. Brahms (born 1938), Brigadier General of the United States Marine Corps Helma Sanders-Brahms (1940–2014), German film director Johannes Brahms (1833–1897), German composer and pianist William B. Brahms (born 1966), American historian Fictional characters: Leah Brahms, character in Star Trek: The Next Generation Miss Brahms, character from the British comedy show Are You Being Served?