When did "ugly christmas sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 3 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 3,898 times since, peaking at 1,810,400% on 10 December 2024.

Where is "ugly christmas sweater" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day, Past 30 days, Past 90 days windows for the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, with a best growth of 250%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 147,150% in 2025, 109,900% in 2024, against 65,850% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "ugly christmas sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 246,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 2,740,000 in Dec 2022. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "ugly 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 shirts, svgs, sweatshirts, ornaments, 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 sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 3 Nov 2022

"ugly christmas sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts, svgs, sweatshirts, ornaments and sweaters, first seen on 3 Nov 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany. It has been recorded 3,898 times since; its biggest jump was 1,810,400% on 10 Dec 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past day, Past 30 days and Past 90 days windows in the United Kingdom, Australia and Germany.

👕 shirt 🎨 svg 🧥 sweatshirt 🎄 ornament 🧶 sweater POD Generic product

First seen: 3 Nov 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 17 Sep 2026; 17 Sep 16:00 UTC
Times recorded: 3,898; 69 window/country combos
Peak: 1,810,400%; 10 Dec 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇩🇪; US, GB, CA, AU, DE
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 12M · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1D 30D 90D 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇩🇪 Germany best 250%

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

20 Jun 2025 – 17 Sep 2025 · peak 147,150%

Same period in 2024

20 Jun 2024 – 17 Sep 2024 · peak 109,900%

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 November–December — 2,740,000 a month at the top against ~9,000 in April, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~246,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "ugly christmas sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 3 November 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 3,898 times since, peaking at 1,810,400% on 10 December 2024.
Where is "ugly christmas sweater" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past day, Past 30 days, Past 90 days windows for the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, with a best growth of 250%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 147,150% in 2025, 109,900% in 2024, against 65,850% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "ugly christmas sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 246,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 2,740,000 in Dec 2022. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "ugly 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 shirts, svgs, sweatshirts, ornaments, 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 17 Sep 2026, 18:03 UTC.