When did "hello kitty sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 798 times since, peaking at 50,550% on 28 November 2025.

Where is "hello kitty sweater" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 28 August 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 33,900% in 2025, 33,300% in 2024, against 17,400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "hello kitty sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 12,100 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 33,100 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "hello kitty sweater" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a topic search, but the phrase names a person, team, character, title or brand: a design about it needs their permission, and a listing that uses the name risks a takedown. Design around the theme people want and 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 sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "hello" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

hello kitty sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 1 Sep 2023

"hello kitty 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 and Australia. It has been recorded 798 times since; its biggest jump was 50,550% on 28 Nov 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 28 Aug 2026.

🧶 sweater POD Design topic ⚠️ Needs a licence

First seen: 1 Sep 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 28 Aug 2026; 2 weeks ago
Times recorded: 798; 22 window/country combos
Peak: 50,550%; 28 Nov 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

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

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

20 Jun 2025 – 17 Sep 2025 · peak 33,900%

Same period in 2024

20 Jun 2024 – 17 Sep 2024 · peak 33,300%

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 November–December — 33,100 a month at the top against ~5,400 in May, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~12,100 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "hello kitty sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 September 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 798 times since, peaking at 50,550% on 28 November 2025.
Where is "hello kitty sweater" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 28 August 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 33,900% in 2025, 33,300% in 2024, against 17,400% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "hello kitty sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 12,100 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 33,100 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "hello kitty sweater" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a topic search, but the phrase names a person, team, character, title or brand: a design about it needs their permission, and a listing that uses the name risks a takedown. Design around the theme people want and 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 sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "hello" 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 17 Sep 2026, 18:02 UTC.