When did "ugly sweater christmas" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 5 November 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 291 times since, peaking at 595,400% on 15 December 2025.

Where is "ugly sweater christmas" rising right now?

In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 7 days window for Germany, 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 55,650% in 2025, against 41,550% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "ugly sweater christmas"?

Google Ads counted an average of 6,600 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 40,500 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "ugly sweater christmas" 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); 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 sweater christmas

Google Trends rising search · first seen 5 Nov 2023

"ugly sweater christmas" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 5 Nov 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany. It has been recorded 291 times since; its biggest jump was 595,400% on 15 Dec 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. Right now it is rising in the Past 7 days window in Germany.

🧶 sweater POD Generic product

First seen: 5 Nov 2023; 2 years ago
Last seen: 8 Oct 2026; 8 Oct 00:03 UTC
Times recorded: 291; 22 window/country combos
Peak: 595,400%; 15 Dec 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇩🇪; US, GB, CA, AU, DE
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 7D · 30D · 90D · 5Y; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

7D 🇩🇪 Germany 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 55,650%

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 2024

Searches peak in November–December — 40,500 a month at the top against ~140 in February, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~6,600 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "ugly sweater christmas" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 5 November 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany. It has been recorded 291 times since, peaking at 595,400% on 15 December 2025.
Where is "ugly sweater christmas" rising right now?: In the last 24 hours it appeared in the Past 7 days window for Germany, 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 55,650% in 2025, against 41,550% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "ugly sweater christmas"?: Google Ads counted an average of 6,600 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 40,500 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "ugly sweater christmas" 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); 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 8 Oct 2026, 04:17 UTC.