Diana LeyvaNashville Tennessean
Oct. 29, 2026, 4:02 a.m. CT
- Google’s annual Frightgeist report analyzes search data to reveal the year’s top Halloween costume trends.
- In Nashville, popular costume searches include characters from children’s entertainment.
- Nationwide, children’s costume searches show high interest in country music stars Dolly Parton and Ella Langley.
Still searching for a Halloween costume?
Thespookiest day of the year is almost here, and for those who haven’t decided on a costume, Google’s annual Halloween Frightgeist may offer some inspiration.
Each year, Google analyzes costume-related searches to compile a list of the top trending Halloween costumes across the United States, offering a glimpse into what people are planning to wear for the holiday.
Here’s a look at the top costume searches for 2026 and what Nashvillians are searching for this Halloween season.
Nashville’s top trending costumes 2026
According to Frightgeist data, the majority of Nashvillians are turning to characters from popular children’s movies and television shows for costume inspiration.
Three of the top five costume searches in the Nashville area are Beast Boy from “Teen Titans,” the Cheshire Cat from “Alice in Wonderland” and Ursula from “The Little Mermaid.” Other popular searches include jesters and Art the Clown from the “Terrifier” film franchise.
- Beast Boy (from “Teen Titans”)
- Jester
- Cheshire Cat (from “Alice in Wonderland”)
- Ursula (from “The Little Mermaid”)
- Art the Clown (from “Terrifier”)
Top children’s costumes nationwide
Everyone wants to be a country star this Halloween. Among the top children’s costume searches for 2026 are country music stars Dolly Parton andElla Langley.
Following her death earlier this year, Parton has remained a cultural force. The country music icon’s influence has continued through the opening of her Nashville hotel, the launch of hercoffee line and a series of televised tributescelebrating her life and legacy, helping introduce her to a new generation of fans.
Meanwhile, Langley has emerged as one of country music’s biggest breakout stars. Her hit song “Choosin’ Texas” spent a record-breaking run atop the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” for the most weeks at No. 1 in the chart’s history.
- Dolly Parton
- Ella Langley
- Dumpling
- Shakira
- Ash Ketchum (from Pokémon)
- Hannah Montana
- Spider-Gwen
- Michael Jackson (“Thriller” era)
- Pomni (from “The Amazing Digital Circus”)
- Grogu
Top trending costumes nationwide
- Buddy the Unicorn
- Needoh
- Nikki (from “Obsession”)
- Agamemnon (from “The Odyssey”)
- Lily Love Braids (from “Poppy Playtime”)
- Oliver Tree
- Verity (from “Minecraft”)
- Carl (from “Dungeon Crawler Carl”)
- Disco Scooby Doo
- Hazel Hook (from “Descendants”)
Top duo costumes nationwide
- Disco Scooby and Shaggy
- Cyclops and Jean Grey (from “X-Men”)
- Nikki and Bear (from “Obsession”)
- JLO and Maverick (from “Off Campus”)
- Hannah and Garrett (from “Off Campus”)
- Cowboys and angels
- Ricky Bobby and Carley Bobby (from “Talladega Nights”)
- WALL-E and Eve
- Woody and Bullseye
- Joe Dirt and Brandy
Methodology
Google’s Halloween Frightgeist rankings are based on year-over-year search trends, comparing U.S. search interest in September 2026 with September 2025. Unless otherwise noted, all costume insights and trend data are based on searches conducted in the U.S. during 2026.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.
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