When did "college sweatshirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 17 August 2023 in the US, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 4 times since, peaking at 140% on 19 October 2026.

Where is "college sweatshirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 19 October 2026 (US, AU, DE).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 100% in 2024, against 140% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

Can I put "college sweatshirt" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.

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

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweatshirts); 1 related rising searches about "college" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

college sweatshirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 17 Aug 2023

"college sweatshirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweatshirts, first seen on 17 Aug 2023 in the US, Australia and Germany. It has been recorded 4 times since; its biggest jump was 140% on 19 Oct 2026. It was last seen rising on 19 Oct 2026.

🧥 sweatshirt POD Generic product

First seen: 17 Aug 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 19 Oct 2026; 1 week ago
Times recorded: 4; 8 window/country combos
Peak: 140%; 19 Oct 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇩🇪; US, AU, DE
Windows: 1H · 4H · 7D · 30D · 90D · 5Y; 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 2024

2 Aug 2024 – 30 Oct 2024 · peak 100%

Tracking coverage has grown over the years (more niches, countries and time windows), so earlier years can under-count.

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FAQ

When did "college sweatshirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 17 August 2023 in the US, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 4 times since, peaking at 140% on 19 October 2026.
Where is "college sweatshirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 19 October 2026 (US, AU, DE).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 100% in 2024, against 140% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
Can I put "college sweatshirt" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweatshirts); 1 related rising searches about "college" 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 30 Oct 2026, 17:14 UTC.