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 and Australia. It has been recorded 282 times since; its biggest jump was 595,400% on 15 Dec 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 16 Sep 2026.
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.
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Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 5 November 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 282 times since, peaking at 595,400% on 15 December 2025.
Where is "ugly sweater christmas" 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 110% in 2025, against 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 17 Sep 2026, 18:03 UTC.