When did "sweat shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France. It has been recorded 448 times since, peaking at 230,350% on 11 September 2026.

Where is "sweat shirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 4 hours window for the US, with a best growth of 60%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 38,450% in 2025, 179,950% in 2024, against 230,350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "sweat shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 49,500 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 165,000 in Nov 2022. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "sweat shirt" 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, sweatshirts, sweaters, hoodies); 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.

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Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"sweat shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters and hoodies, first seen on 31 Oct 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and France. It has been recorded 448 times since; its biggest jump was 230,350% on 11 Sep 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past 4 hours window in the US.

👕 shirt 🧥 sweatshirt 🧶 sweater 🦸 hoodie POD Generic product

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 7 Oct 2026; 7 Oct 14:02 UTC
Times recorded: 448; 51 window/country combos
Peak: 230,350%; 11 Sep 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇫🇷; US, GB, CA, AU, FR
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

4H 🇺🇸 United States best 60%

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 38,450%

Same period in 2024

11 Jul 2024 – 8 Oct 2024 · peak 179,950%

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 49,500 searches a month, at its best 165,000 in Nov 2022.

~49,500 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "sweat shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France. It has been recorded 448 times since, peaking at 230,350% on 11 September 2026.
Where is "sweat shirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 4 hours window for the US, with a best growth of 60%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 38,450% in 2025, 179,950% in 2024, against 230,350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "sweat shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 49,500 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 165,000 in Nov 2022. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "sweat shirt" 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, sweatshirts, sweaters, hoodies); 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, 07:39 UTC.