When did "grad gift ideas" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 21 August 2023 in the US, Canada. It has been recorded 4 times since, peaking at 110% on 18 August 2024.

Where is "grad gift ideas" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 24 August 2024 (US, CA).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 110% in 2024, against 0% in the last 90 days.

How many people search for "grad gift ideas"?

Google Ads counted an average of 60,500 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 301,000 in May 2024. Demand is seasonal — plan for May and have listings live by March.

Can I put "grad gift ideas" 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 gifts); 2 related rising searches about "grad" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

grad gift ideas

Google Trends rising search · first seen 21 Aug 2023

"grad gift ideas" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for gifts, first seen on 21 Aug 2023 in the US and Canada. It has been recorded 4 times since; its biggest jump was 110% on 18 Aug 2024. It was last seen rising on 24 Aug 2024.

🎁 gift POD Design topic ✅ Free to use

First seen: 21 Aug 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 24 Aug 2024; 2 years ago
Times recorded: 4; 7 window/country combos
Peak: 110%; 18 Aug 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦; US, CA
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

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

Last 90 days

Highest growth recorded each day, across every window and country.

Same period in 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 110%

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 Jul 2024

Searches peak in May — 301,000 a month at the top against ~12,100 in January, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by March.

~60,500 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "grad gift ideas" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 21 August 2023 in the US, Canada. It has been recorded 4 times since, peaking at 110% on 18 August 2024.
Where is "grad gift ideas" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 24 August 2024 (US, CA).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 110% in 2024, against 0% in the last 90 days.
How many people search for "grad gift ideas"?: Google Ads counted an average of 60,500 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 301,000 in May 2024. Demand is seasonal — plan for May and have listings live by March.
Can I put "grad gift ideas" 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 gifts); 2 related rising searches about "grad" 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, 14:44 UTC.