When did "waffle sweatshirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 13 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 9 times since, peaking at 31,200% on 1 September 2024.

Where is "waffle sweatshirt" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 11 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 31,200% in 2024, against 200% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "waffle sweatshirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 1,900 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 2,900 in Nov 2023. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "waffle sweatshirt" 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 sweatshirts); 5 related rising searches about "waffle" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

waffle sweatshirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 13 Aug 2023

"waffle sweatshirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweatshirts, first seen on 13 Aug 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. It has been recorded 9 times since; its biggest jump was 31,200% on 1 Sep 2024 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 11 Sep 2026.

🧥 sweatshirt POD Generic product

First seen: 13 Aug 2023; 3 years ago
Last seen: 11 Sep 2026; 1 week ago
Times recorded: 9; 6 window/country combos
Peak: 31,200%; 1 Sep 2024
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺; US, GB, CA, AU
Windows: 4H · 1D · 7D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 1 week ago.

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

23 Jun 2024 – 20 Sep 2024 · peak 31,200%

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

Demand holds up year-round: around 1,900 searches a month, at its best 2,900 in Nov 2023.

~1,900 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "waffle sweatshirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 13 August 2023 in the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. It has been recorded 9 times since, peaking at 31,200% on 1 September 2024.
Where is "waffle sweatshirt" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 11 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 31,200% in 2024, against 200% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "waffle sweatshirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 1,900 searches a month over the year to Jul 2024, peaking at 2,900 in Nov 2023. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "waffle sweatshirt" 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 sweatshirts); 5 related rising searches about "waffle" 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 20 Sep 2026, 15:29 UTC.