When did "spongebob tshirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 3 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany. It has been recorded 168 times since, peaking at 25,300% on 22 December 2025.

Where is "spongebob tshirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 16 September 2026 (US, GB, CA, DE).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 11,100% in 2025, 18,950% in 2024, against 350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "spongebob tshirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 6,600 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 12,100 in Jan 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "spongebob tshirt" on a shirt or a listing?

It is a topic search, but the phrase names a person, team, character, title or brand: a design about it needs their permission, and a listing that uses the name risks a takedown. Design around the theme people want and 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); 3 related rising searches about "spongebob" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

spongebob tshirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 3 Nov 2022

"spongebob tshirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 3 Nov 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany. It has been recorded 168 times since; its biggest jump was 25,300% on 22 Dec 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 16 Sep 2026.

👕 shirt POD Design topic ⚠️ Needs a licence

First seen: 3 Nov 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 16 Sep 2026; 2 days ago
Times recorded: 168; 9 window/country combos
Peak: 25,300%; 22 Dec 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇩🇪; US, GB, CA, DE
Windows: 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 2 days 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 11,100%

Same period in 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 18,950%

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 2026

Demand holds up year-round: around 6,600 searches a month, at its best 12,100 in Jan 2024.

~6,600 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "spongebob tshirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 3 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany. It has been recorded 168 times since, peaking at 25,300% on 22 December 2025.
Where is "spongebob tshirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 16 September 2026 (US, GB, CA, DE).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 11,100% in 2025, 18,950% in 2024, against 350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "spongebob tshirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 6,600 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 12,100 in Jan 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "spongebob tshirt" on a shirt or a listing?: It is a topic search, but the phrase names a person, team, character, title or brand: a design about it needs their permission, and a listing that uses the name risks a takedown. Design around the theme people want and 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); 3 related rising searches about "spongebob" 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, 10:25 UTC.