When did "pirate shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 232 times since, peaking at 24,300% on 18 October 2024.

Where is "pirate shirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 4 hours window for the US, with a best growth of 160%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 300% in 2025, 15,600% in 2024, against 8,900% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "pirate shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 14,800 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 33,100 in Oct 2022. Demand holds up across the year.

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

pirate shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"pirate shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 31 Oct 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 232 times since; its biggest jump was 24,300% on 18 Oct 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past 4 hours window in the US.

👕 shirt POD Design topic ✅ Free to use

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 19 Sep 2026; 19 Sep 04:02 UTC
Times recorded: 232; 19 window/country combos
Peak: 24,300%; 18 Oct 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

4H 🇺🇸 United States best 160%

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

22 Jun 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 · peak 300%

Same period in 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 15,600%

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

Demand holds up year-round: around 14,800 searches a month, at its best 33,100 in Oct 2022.

~14,800 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "pirate shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 232 times since, peaking at 24,300% on 18 October 2024.
Where is "pirate shirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 4 hours window for the US, with a best growth of 160%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 300% in 2025, 15,600% in 2024, against 8,900% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "pirate shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 14,800 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 33,100 in Oct 2022. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "pirate shirt" 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); 2 related rising searches about "pirate" 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, 12:57 UTC.