Google Trends rising search · first seen 22 Aug 2023
"gift for dad" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts and gifts, first seen on 22 Aug 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 114 times since; its biggest jump was 136,600% on 30 Aug 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 21 Oct 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 December — 1,220,000 a month at the top against ~111,375 in July, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by October.
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Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 22 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 114 times since, peaking at 136,600% on 30 August 2024.
Where is "gift for dad" rising right now?
Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 21 October 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 136,600% in 2024, against 130% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "gift for dad"?
Google Ads counted an average of 301,000 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 1,220,000 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for December and have listings live by October.
Can I put "gift for dad" 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 shirts, gifts); 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, 12:49 UTC.