Google Trends rising search · first seen 19 Sep 2023
"banana republic sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 19 Sep 2023 in the US and Canada. It has been recorded 9 times since; its biggest jump was 126,600% on 25 Nov 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 16 Sep 2026.
Tracking coverage has grown over the years (more niches, countries and time windows), so earlier years can under-count.
Search demand by month
Google Ads · data through Aug 2026
Searches peak in October–December — 18,100 a month at the top against ~2,650 in June, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by August.
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When did "banana republic sweater" start trending?
Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 19 September 2023 in the US, Canada. It has been recorded 9 times since, peaking at 126,600% on 25 November 2025.
Where is "banana republic sweater" rising right now?
Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 16 September 2026 (US, CA).
How does this year compare with last year?
Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 80% in 2025, 70% in 2024, against 400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "banana republic sweater"?
Google Ads counted an average of 8,100 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 18,100 in Nov 2022. Demand is seasonal — plan for October–December and have listings live by August.
Can I put "banana republic sweater" on a shirt or a listing?
Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?
It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters); 2 related rising searches about "banana" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.
Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 19 Sep 2026, 10:53 UTC.