When did "ugly christmas shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 601 times since, peaking at 67,400% on 30 November 2024.

Where is "ugly christmas shirt" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past hour, Past 4 hours windows for the US, with a best growth of 9,250% (Breakout).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 27,450% in 2024, against 9,250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "ugly christmas shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 2,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 27,100 in Dec 2022. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "ugly christmas shirt" on a shirt or a listing?

Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; 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, sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "ugly" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

ugly christmas shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022 · breaking out now

"ugly christmas shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts and sweaters, first seen on 31 Oct 2022 in the US, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 601 times since; its biggest jump was 67,400% on 30 Nov 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past hour and Past 4 hours windows in the US.

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First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 30 Oct 2026; 30 Oct 08:00 UTC
Times recorded: 601; 24 window/country combos
Peak: 67,400%; 30 Nov 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, CA, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1H 4H 🇺🇸 United States best 9,250% · Breakout

Last 90 daysLast 24 months

Highest growth recorded each day, across every window and country.Highest growth recorded in each month.

Same period in 2024

2 Aug 2024 – 30 Oct 2024 · peak 27,450%

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

Searches peak in November–December — 27,100 a month at the top against ~210 in April, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~2,900 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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FAQ

When did "ugly christmas shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 601 times since, peaking at 67,400% on 30 November 2024.
Where is "ugly christmas shirt" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past hour, Past 4 hours windows for the US, with a best growth of 9,250% (Breakout).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 27,450% in 2024, against 9,250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "ugly christmas shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 2,900 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 27,100 in Dec 2022. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "ugly christmas shirt" on a shirt or a listing?: Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; 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, sweaters); 8 related rising searches about "ugly" 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 30 Oct 2026, 10:06 UTC.