When did "swim shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 11 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 201 times since, peaking at 39,250% on 4 January 2026.

Where is "swim shirt" rising right now?

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

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 150% in 2025, 60% in 2024, against 500% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "swim shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 22,200 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 60,500 in Jun 2024. Demand is seasonal — plan for May–July and have listings live by March.

Can I put "swim 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); 4 related rising searches about "swim" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

swim shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 11 Nov 2022

"swim shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, first seen on 11 Nov 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 201 times since; its biggest jump was 39,250% on 4 Jan 2026 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 16 Sep 2026.

👕 shirt POD Generic product

First seen: 11 Nov 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 16 Sep 2026; 3 days ago
Times recorded: 201; 20 window/country combos
Peak: 39,250%; 4 Jan 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 3 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 150%

Same period in 2024

22 Jun 2024 – 19 Sep 2024 · peak 60%

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

Searches peak in May–July — 60,500 a month at the top against ~12,775 in October, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by March.

~22,200 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "swim shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 11 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 201 times since, peaking at 39,250% on 4 January 2026.
Where is "swim shirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 16 September 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 150% in 2025, 60% in 2024, against 500% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "swim shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 22,200 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 60,500 in Jun 2024. Demand is seasonal — plan for May–July and have listings live by March.
Can I put "swim 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); 4 related rising searches about "swim" 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, 18:01 UTC.