When did "shrug 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 1,464 times since, peaking at 174,450% on 31 December 2024.

Where is "shrug sweater" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 4 hours window for the US, with a best growth of 50%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 74,950% in 2025, 48,250% in 2024, against 41,150% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "shrug sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 8,100 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 27,100 in Nov 2022. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "shrug sweater" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.

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

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters). Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

shrug sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 1 Sep 2023

"shrug 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 1,464 times since; its biggest jump was 174,450% on 31 Dec 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.

🧶 sweater POD Generic product

First seen: 1 Sep 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 9 Oct 2026; 9 Oct 22:00 UTC
Times recorded: 1,464; 24 window/country combos
Peak: 174,450%; 31 Dec 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

4H 🇺🇸 United States best 50%

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

12 Jul 2025 – 9 Oct 2025 · peak 74,950%

Same period in 2024

12 Jul 2024 – 9 Oct 2024 · peak 48,250%

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 8,100 searches a month, at its best 27,100 in Nov 2022.

~8,100 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "shrug 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 1,464 times since, peaking at 174,450% on 31 December 2024.
Where is "shrug sweater" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 4 hours window for the US, with a best growth of 50%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 74,950% in 2025, 48,250% in 2024, against 41,150% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "shrug sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 8,100 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 27,100 in Nov 2022. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "shrug sweater" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a generic product term, so the trademark risk is low; the design itself has to be the reason to buy.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters). 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, 22:21 UTC.