When did "work shirt" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia. It has been recorded 48 times since, peaking at 13,250% on 16 September 2026.

Where is "work 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 200%.

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 40% in 2025, against 13,250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "work shirt"?

Google Ads counted an average of 74,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 201,000 in Sep 2023. Demand holds up across the year.

Can I put "work shirt" 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, handmades); 3 related rising searches about "work" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

work shirt

Google Trends rising search · first seen 31 Oct 2022

"work shirt" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for shirts and handmades, first seen on 31 Oct 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom and Australia. It has been recorded 48 times since; its biggest jump was 13,250% on 16 Sep 2026 — 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.

👕 shirt 🧵 handmade POD Generic product

First seen: 31 Oct 2022; 3 years ago
Last seen: 19 Sep 2026; 19 Sep 12:00 UTC
Times recorded: 48; 12 window/country combos
Peak: 13,250%; 16 Sep 2026
Countries: 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇦🇺; US, GB, AU
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D · 30D · 90D · 12M; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

1H 4H 🇺🇸 United States best 200%

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

22 Jun 2025 – 19 Sep 2025 · peak 40%

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

Demand holds up year-round: around 74,000 searches a month, at its best 201,000 in Sep 2023.

~74,000 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "work shirt" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 31 October 2022 in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia. It has been recorded 48 times since, peaking at 13,250% on 16 September 2026.
Where is "work 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 200%.
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 40% in 2025, against 13,250% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "work shirt"?: Google Ads counted an average of 74,000 searches a month over the year to Jul 2026, peaking at 201,000 in Sep 2023. Demand holds up across the year.
Can I put "work shirt" 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, handmades); 3 related rising searches about "work" 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 19 Sep 2026, 12:27 UTC.