When did "chef shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 6 January 2023 in the US, Australia. It has been recorded 14 times since, peaking at 7,550% on 15 November 2024.

Where is "chef shirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 26 October 2026 (US, AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 200% in 2025, 350% in 2024, against 6,250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "chef shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 49,500 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 90,500 in Oct 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "chef shirt" on a shirt or a listing?

Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; keep the wording your own.

Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

chef shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 6 Jan 2023

"chef shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 6 Jan 2023 in the US and Australia. It has been recorded 14 times since; its biggest jump was 7,550% on 15 Nov 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 26 Oct 2026.

👕 shirt POD Design topic ✅ Free to use

First seen: 6 Jan 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 26 Oct 2026; 1 week ago
Times recorded: 14; 4 window/country combos
Peak: 7,550%; 15 Nov 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇦🇺; US, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 1 week ago.

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

5 Aug 2025 – 2 Nov 2025 · peak 200%

Same period in 2024

5 Aug 2024 – 2 Nov 2024 · peak 350%

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

Demand holds up year-round: around 49,500 searches a month, at its best 90,500 in Oct 2024.

~49,500 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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FAQ

When did "chef shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 6 January 2023 in the US, Australia. It has been recorded 14 times since, peaking at 7,550% on 15 November 2024.
Where is "chef shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 26 October 2026 (US, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 200% in 2025, 350% in 2024, against 6,250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "chef shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 49,500 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 90,500 in Oct 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "chef shirt" on a shirt or a listing?: Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; keep the wording your own.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 2 Nov 2026, 12:32 UTC.