When did "bathing ape shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 7 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 691 times since, peaking at 19,000% on 8 December 2024.

Where is "bathing ape shirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past hour, Past 4 hours, Past day windows for the US, with a best growth of 190%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 15,950% in 2025, 10,400% in 2024, against 15,450% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "bathing ape shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 74,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 90,500 in Aug 2025. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "bathing ape shirt" 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 shirts); 4 related rising searches about "bathing" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

bathing ape shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 7 Nov 2022

"bathing ape shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 7 Nov 2022 in the US and the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 691 times since; its biggest jump was 19,000% on 8 Dec 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past hour, Past 4 hours and Past day windows in the US.

👕 shirt POD Brand + product

First seen: 7 Nov 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 19 Sep 2026; 19 Sep 03:01 UTC
Times recorded: 691; 11 window/country combos
Peak: 19,000%; 8 Dec 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧; US, GB
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1H 4H 1D 🇺🇸 United States best 190%

Last 90 daysLast 24 months

Highest growth recorded each day, across every window and country.Highest growth recorded in each month.

Same period in 2025

22 Jun 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 · peak 15,950%

Same period in 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 10,400%

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 Jul 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 74,000 searches a month, at its best 90,500 in Aug 2025.

~74,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "bathing ape shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 7 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 691 times since, peaking at 19,000% on 8 December 2024.
Where is "bathing ape shirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past hour, Past 4 hours, Past day windows for the US, with a best growth of 190%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 15,950% in 2025, 10,400% in 2024, against 15,450% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "bathing ape shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 74,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 90,500 in Aug 2025. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "bathing ape shirt" 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 shirts); 4 related rising searches about "bathing" 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, 10:39 UTC.