When did "grandpa sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France. It has been recorded 2,477 times since, peaking at 78,800% on 14 November 2024.

Where is "grandpa sweater" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 30 days window for Australia, Germany, with a best growth of 22,650% (Breakout).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 57,800% in 2025, 42,150% in 2024, against 60,350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "grandpa sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 18,100 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 33,100 in Nov 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for September–November and have listings live by July.

Can I put "grandpa sweater" 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 sweaters); 1 related rising searches about "grandpa" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

grandpa sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 1 Sep 2023 · breaking out now

"grandpa sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 1 Sep 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany and France. It has been recorded 2,477 times since; its biggest jump was 78,800% on 14 Nov 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past 30 days window in Australia and Germany.

🧶 sweater POD Generic product

First seen: 1 Sep 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 9 Oct 2026; 9 Oct 00:01 UTC
Times recorded: 2,477; 35 window/country combos
Peak: 78,800%; 14 Nov 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇩🇪 🇫🇷; US, GB, CA, AU, DE, FR
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

30D 🇦🇺 Australia 🇩🇪 Germany best 22,650% · Breakout

Last 90 daysLast 24 months

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

Same period in 2025

12 Jul 2025 – 9 Oct 2025 · peak 57,800%

Same period in 2024

12 Jul 2024 – 9 Oct 2024 · peak 42,150%

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 September–November — 33,100 a month at the top against ~6,600 in April, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by July.

~18,100 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "grandpa sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France. It has been recorded 2,477 times since, peaking at 78,800% on 14 November 2024.
Where is "grandpa sweater" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 30 days window for Australia, Germany, with a best growth of 22,650% (Breakout).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 57,800% in 2025, 42,150% in 2024, against 60,350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "grandpa sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 18,100 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 33,100 in Nov 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for September–November and have listings live by July.
Can I put "grandpa sweater" 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 sweaters); 1 related rising searches about "grandpa" 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 9 Oct 2026, 22:23 UTC.