Google Trends rising search · first seen 1 Nov 2023
"ugliest christmas sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 1 Nov 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 316 times since; its biggest jump was 72,800% on 2 Dec 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 28 Sep 2026.
Searches peak in December — 201,000 a month at the top against ~385 in April, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by October.
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When did "ugliest christmas sweater" start trending?
Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 November 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 316 times since, peaking at 72,800% on 2 December 2024.
Where is "ugliest christmas sweater" rising right now?
Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 28 September 2026 (US, GB, CA, AU).
How does this year compare with last year?
Its rising windows were quiet in the same 90-day period last year — but monthly search volume peaks in December, so expect it to come back for the season rather than repeat this exact window.
How many people search for "ugliest christmas sweater"?
Google Ads counted an average of 27,100 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 201,000 in Dec 2024. Demand is seasonal — plan for December and have listings live by October.
Can I put "ugliest christmas 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 31 Oct 2026, 01:31 UTC.