When did "sweat pants" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 6 December 2022 in the US, Canada, France. It has been recorded 46 times since, peaking at 27,400% on 6 September 2025.

Where is "sweat pants" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 4 October 2026 (US, CA, FR).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 27,400% in 2025, 2,850% in 2024, against 10,350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "sweat pants"?

Google Ads counted an average of 550,000 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 823,000 in Nov 2024. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "sweat pants" 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 shirts, sweaters, hoodies, sweatshirts); 8 related rising searches about "sweat" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

sweat pants

Google Trends rising search · first seen 6 Dec 2022

"sweat pants" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, sweaters, hoodies and sweatshirts, first seen on 6 Dec 2022 in the US, Canada and France. It has been recorded 46 times since; its biggest jump was 27,400% on 6 Sep 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 4 Oct 2026.

👕 shirt 🧶 sweater 🦸 hoodie 🧥 sweatshirt POD Generic product

First seen: 6 Dec 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 4 Oct 2026; 4 days ago
Times recorded: 46; 10 window/country combos
Peak: 27,400%; 6 Sep 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇫🇷; US, CA, FR
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 12M; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 4 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

11 Jul 2025 – 8 Oct 2025 · peak 27,400%

Same period in 2024

11 Jul 2024 – 8 Oct 2024 · peak 2,850%

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 550,000 searches a month, at its best 823,000 in Nov 2024.

~550,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "sweat pants" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 6 December 2022 in the US, Canada, France. It has been recorded 46 times since, peaking at 27,400% on 6 September 2025.
Where is "sweat pants" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 4 October 2026 (US, CA, FR).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 27,400% in 2025, 2,850% in 2024, against 10,350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "sweat pants"?: Google Ads counted an average of 550,000 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 823,000 in Nov 2024. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "sweat pants" 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 shirts, sweaters, hoodies, sweatshirts); 8 related rising searches about "sweat" 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 8 Oct 2026, 06:33 UTC.