When did "dad bod t shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 17 December 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 47 times since, peaking at 23,100% on 19 February 2026.

Where is "dad bod t shirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 8 July 2026 (US, GB).

How does this year compare with last year?

No rising activity was recorded for it in the same 90-day period last year: it has risen before (first seen December 2022), just not on a yearly schedule — treat each rise as its own event.

How many people search for "dad bod t shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 2,400 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 4,400 in May 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "dad bod t 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); 8 related rising searches about "dad" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

dad bod t shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 17 Dec 2022

"dad bod t shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 17 Dec 2022 in the US and the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 47 times since; its biggest jump was 23,100% on 19 Feb 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 8 Jul 2026.

👕 shirt POD Design topic ✅ Free to use

First seen: 17 Dec 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 8 Jul 2026; 2 months ago
Times recorded: 47; 7 window/country combos
Peak: 23,100%; 19 Feb 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧; US, GB
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D; ever rising in

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Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 2 months ago.

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Google Ads · data through Jul 2024

Demand holds up year-round: around 2,400 searches a month, at its best 4,400 in May 2024.

~2,400 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "dad bod t shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 17 December 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom. It has been recorded 47 times since, peaking at 23,100% on 19 February 2026.
Where is "dad bod t shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 8 July 2026 (US, GB).
How does this year compare with last year?: No rising activity was recorded for it in the same 90-day period last year: it has risen before (first seen December 2022), just not on a yearly schedule — treat each rise as its own event.
How many people search for "dad bod t shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 2,400 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 4,400 in May 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "dad bod t 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); 8 related rising searches about "dad" 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, 12:36 UTC.

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