When did "santa cruz shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 14 February 2023 in the US, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 5 times since, peaking at 31,550% on 19 October 2024.

Where is "santa cruz shirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day window for Germany, with a best growth of 6,750% (Breakout).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 3,300% in 2024, against 6,750% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "santa cruz shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 14,800 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 40,500 in Jun 2023. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "santa cruz shirt" on a shirt or a listing?

Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.

Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts); 8 related rising searches about "santa" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

santa cruz shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 14 Feb 2023 · breaking out now

"santa cruz shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 14 Feb 2023 in the US, Australia and Germany. It has been recorded 5 times since; its biggest jump was 31,550% on 19 Oct 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past day window in Germany.

👕 shirt POD Brand + product

First seen: 14 Feb 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 8 Oct 2026; 8 Oct 12:00 UTC
Times recorded: 5; 5 window/country combos
Peak: 31,550%; 19 Oct 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇩🇪; US, AU, DE
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1D 🇩🇪 Germany best 6,750% · 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 2024

12 Jul 2024 – 9 Oct 2024 · peak 3,300%

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 Aug 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 14,800 searches a month, at its best 40,500 in Jun 2023.

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

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When did "santa cruz shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 14 February 2023 in the US, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 5 times since, peaking at 31,550% on 19 October 2024.
Where is "santa cruz shirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day window for Germany, with a best growth of 6,750% (Breakout).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 3,300% in 2024, against 6,750% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "santa cruz shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 14,800 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 40,500 in Jun 2023. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "santa cruz shirt" on a shirt or a listing?: Probably not as written: the phrase names a brand, so a listing that uses the brand name risks a takedown. Design around the style or the topic people want, not the name.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with shirts); 8 related rising searches about "santa" 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, 09:50 UTC.