Google Trends rising search · first seen 14 May 2024
"dad hoodie" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for hoodies, first seen on 14 May 2024 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 20 times since; its biggest jump was 27,850% on 3 Dec 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 7 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 November–December — 6,600 a month at the top against ~1,050 in July, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.
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Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 14 May 2024 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 20 times since, peaking at 27,850% on 3 December 2025.
Where is "dad hoodie" rising right now?
Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 7 September 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?
Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 27,300% in 2024, against 800% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "dad hoodie"?
Google Ads counted an average of 1,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 6,600 in Dec 2022. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "dad hoodie" 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 hoodies); 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 30 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC.