When did "merry sweatshirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 8 October 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 462 times since, peaking at 403,750% on 7 December 2024.

Where is "merry sweatshirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day, Past 7 days windows for the US, with a best growth of 200%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 81,850% in 2024, against 28,950% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "merry sweatshirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 2,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 33,100 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "merry sweatshirt" 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 shirts, sweatshirts); 8 related rising searches about "merry" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

merry sweatshirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 8 Oct 2023

"merry sweatshirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts and sweatshirts, first seen on 8 Oct 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 462 times since; its biggest jump was 403,750% on 7 Dec 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past day and Past 7 days windows in the US.

👕 shirt 🧥 sweatshirt POD Design topic ✅ Free to use

First seen: 8 Oct 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 30 Oct 2026; 30 Oct 12:01 UTC
Times recorded: 462; 17 window/country combos
Peak: 403,750%; 7 Dec 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1D 7D 🇺🇸 United States best 200%

Last 90 daysLast 24 months

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

Same period in 2024

2 Aug 2024 – 30 Oct 2024 · peak 81,850%

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 — 33,100 a month at the top against ~70 in April, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~2,900 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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FAQ

When did "merry sweatshirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 8 October 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 462 times since, peaking at 403,750% on 7 December 2024.
Where is "merry sweatshirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day, Past 7 days windows for the US, with a best growth of 200%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 81,850% in 2024, against 28,950% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "merry sweatshirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 2,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 33,100 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "merry sweatshirt" 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 shirts, sweatshirts); 8 related rising searches about "merry" 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, 14:59 UTC.