Popular Halloween Costumes for 2024 for Adults, Kids, and Pets from Google Searches
This year’s Halloween costume trends have been revealed thanks to Google Trends.
As October progresses, retailers are stocked up with seasonal decorations and costumes, and many are starting to finalize their looks for the Halloween festivities. Whether you’re into detailed cosplay or DIY, there are plenty of options available, ranging from affordable accessory sets at Five Below to complete costume replicas found on Amazon.
With exciting new films and TV shows like “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” released this year, it’s no surprise that certain themes are becoming popular (expect to see a lot of spandex!).
Thanks to insights from Google Trends and the annual Frightgeist website, it’s easier than ever for costume enthusiasts to discover the latest trending ideas before heading out to shop. Below are the most searched costumes for 2024 so far, as reported by Google.
Top 15 Halloween Costumes This Year According to Google
- Shrunken Head Bob: While many expected to see people dressing as “Beetlejuice” this Halloween due to the new film, Shrunken Head Bob seems to be generating the most excitement.
- Raygun: No matter your thoughts on her talent, breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is attracting attention, with many searching for “green and yellow tracksuit” along with her name.
- Catnap: The eerie character from the horror video game “Poppy’s Playtime,” resembling a spooky purple cat, is trending high among searches.
- Delores from “Beetlejuice”: This gothic bride character captures a perfect balance of spooky and stylish, making her a desirable costume choice.
- Pomni: From the indie web series “The Amazing Digital Circus,” this jester-themed character is popular among costume seekers.
- Envy from “Inside Out”: With the recent release of “Inside Out 2,” interest in dressing as the movie’s emotions has increased, particularly for Envy.
- Red from “Descendants”: With the release of “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” this character from Disney’s musical films is gaining popularity.
- Dr. Doom: Marvel’s announcement of Robert Downey Jr.’s return in “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” has made this iconic villain a top choice.
- Sabrina Carpenter: The singer’s diverse and fun fashion looks are inspiring many people to replicate her style as part of their Halloween costumes.
- Lady Deadpool: Following the release of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” expect to see a variety of exciting Deadpool costumes available this Halloween.
- Chipotle burrito: Yes, Chipotle has launched Halloween costumes, and their burrito option is becoming a favorite among searches.
- Anger from “Inside Out”
- Disgust from “Inside Out”
- Wolverine: It’s a must to have Wolverine paired with Deadpool this Halloween.
- Anxiety from “Inside Out”
Top 10 Kids’ Costumes
- Red from “Descendants”: The series offers a variety of coordinated family costume options, especially with matching characters.
- Dr. Doom: Kids can also represent Marvel’s villains.
- Kidpool: With a plethora of Deadpool variations, Kidpool is just one of the fun options.
- Gojo: Fans of anime are loving dresses based on Satoru Gojo from “Jujutsu Kaisen.”
- Wolverine: Following the film’s popularity, both Deadpool and Wolverine remain in high demand.
- Queen of Hearts: Another character from “Descendants,” this costume pairs well with Red.
- Peely: Based on the popular Fortnite character, Peely is instantly recognizable as a banana.
- Corpse Bride: A timeless choice that often resurfaces in Halloween costume lists.
- Minion: These goofy yellow creatures from “Despicable Me” remain a fun but divisive costume choice.
- Godzilla: Always a classic, dressing as a giant lizard monster is undeniably cool.
Top 10 Pet Costumes
- Dogpool: Fans of Deadpool can create a family of “pools” using various costume selections.
- Stegosaurus: This costume is adorable, uncomplicated, and folks just adore dinosaurs.
- Hot dog: Dressing up your dachshund in this costume is a delightful play on words you won’t want to skip.
- Basketball: Just ensure that nobody attempts a game of hoops with your lively basketball.
- Beetlejuice: Pets can join in on the fun of the year’s biggest films too.
- Wolverine: A duo of Dogpool and Wolverine would certainly stand out at the doggy daycare.
- Sandworm: If you’re embracing the “Dune” theme this year, your pets could perfectly embody sandworms.
- Hippo: Inspired by Moo Deng? Create your own cute baby hippo at home.
- Sherlock Holmes: What’s cooler than a renowned detective? A pet detective, of course (not Ace Ventura though).
- Zero: “Nightmare Before Christmas” consistently makes the charts, and Zero is the ideal canine character to round out any family theme.