When did "santa cruz tshirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 12 January 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia. It has been recorded 238 times since, peaking at 37,950% on 26 December 2025.

Where is "santa cruz tshirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 28 August 2026 (US, GB, AU).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 13,300% in 2025, 10,900% in 2024, against 5,300% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "santa cruz tshirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 14,800 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 18,100 in Aug 2023. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "santa cruz tshirt" 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 tshirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 12 Jan 2023

"santa cruz tshirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 12 Jan 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom and Australia. It has been recorded 238 times since; its biggest jump was 37,950% on 26 Dec 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 28 Aug 2026.

👕 shirt POD Brand + product

First seen: 12 Jan 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 28 Aug 2026; 3 weeks ago
Times recorded: 238; 13 window/country combos
Peak: 37,950%; 26 Dec 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇦🇺; US, GB, AU
Windows: 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 3 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

22 Jun 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 · peak 13,300%

Same period in 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 10,900%

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

Demand holds up year-round: around 14,800 searches a month, at its best 18,100 in Aug 2023.

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

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When did "santa cruz tshirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 12 January 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia. It has been recorded 238 times since, peaking at 37,950% on 26 December 2025.
Where is "santa cruz tshirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 28 August 2026 (US, GB, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 13,300% in 2025, 10,900% in 2024, against 5,300% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "santa cruz tshirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 14,800 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 18,100 in Aug 2023. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "santa cruz tshirt" 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 19 Sep 2026, 18:26 UTC.