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The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2021
The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2021
Halloween—it’s the time of year when kids and adults alike dress up, eat candy, and show off their spookiest selves. It’s also when the scariest home decorations are the talk of the town, and people are frightened left, right, and center.
With the help of data from Google Trends and their unique Frightgeist series, we visualized the most searched Halloween costumes in the U.S. in 2021.
From spooky to sweet, these are the costumes everyone wants to dress up as this Halloween.
A Brief History of Halloween
Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31, with this year’s Halloween occurring on a Sunday. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
The concept of Halloween didn’t gain popularity until it reached the United States. Borrowing from European traditions, Americans began to dress up in costumes and go house to house asking for food or money, a practice that eventually became today’s “trick-or-treat” tradition.
Other superstitions also started to form around the holiday. Young women believed they could divine the appearance of their future husbands by doing tricks with apple parings or mirrors.
Over time, Halloween moved away from focusing on witchcraft and ghosts to the festival we know and love today—a day focused on games, foods of the season, and festive costumes.
What Are the Most Popular Halloween Costumes?
With COVID-19 cases down compared to last year and Americans expected to spend over $10 billion on Halloween this year, much of the United States will be partaking in celebrating the spooky holiday.
From classy costumes and last-minute DIYs to pop-culture outfits and even era-inspired costumes, here are the top 25 most popular Halloween costumes in the U.S. in 2021.
Rank | Costume Name | Category |
---|---|---|
1 | Witch | Horror Films |
2 | Rabbit | Animals |
3 | Dinosaur | Animals |
4 | Spider-Man | Comic Book Characters |
5 | Cruella de Vil | Film Characters |
6 | Fairy | Fantasy Characters |
7 | Harley Quinn | Comic Book Characters |
8 | Cowboy | Professions |
9 | Clown | Professions |
10 | Chucky | Horror Films |
11 | Cheerleader | Professions |
12 | Pirate | Professions |
13 | Pumpkin | Foods |
14 | Angel | Characters |
15 | Vampire | Fantasy Characters |
16 | Among Us | TV Charaters |
17 | Zombie | Horror Films |
18 | 1980's | Era |
19 | Superhero | Comic Book Characters |
20 | Devil | Characters |
21 | Joker | Film Characters |
22 | Ninja | Professions |
23 | Squid Game | TV Charaters |
24 | Beetejuice | Horror Films |
25 | Doll | Toys |
Notable Trending Costumes
The Netflix show Squid Game has had a meteoric rise in popularity in recent weeks, becoming one of the most-watched shows on the streaming platform—just in time for Halloween.
Squid Game costumes are the 23rd most popular in Google’s search, and they continue to trend high, being the most searched costume idea in Detroit.
In 2020, the mobile game Among Us was the talk of the gaming world, and this year it is the 16th most popular costume, with its popularity spiking in Jacksonville, Florida.
Other notable costumes in the top 50 include Pokémon at #50, Fortnite at #44, Velma Dinkley (of Scooby-Doo fame) at #42, Poison Ivy (the comic book villain) at #33, Beetlejuice at #24 and the entire 1980s decade at #18.
Most Popular Halloween Costumes by State
When it comes to festivals, every state has its unique perspective and traditions on celebrating them. This extends to popular Halloween costumes too.
Though there might be some overlap, digging deeper into the most popular costumes in every state allows us a unique look into how diverse people’s tastes are across the country.
Here is a breakdown of the most popular costumes in the U.S. in 2020 by state:
State | Most Popular Costume | National Rank in 2020 |
---|---|---|
Alabama | Harley Quinn | 03 |
Alaska | Beetlejuice | 36 |
Arizona | Rabbit | 04 |
Arkansas | Doll | 12 |
California | Witch | 01 |
Colorado | Dinosaur | 02 |
Connecticut | Powerpuff Girls | 32 |
Delaware | Doll | 12 |
District of Columbia | Beyonce | 333 |
Florida | Rabbit | 04 |
Georgia | Witch | 01 |
Hawaii | Monsters Inc | 43 |
Idaho | Witch | 01 |
Illinois | Dinosaur | 02 |
Indiana | Witch | 01 |
Iowa | Chucky | 20 |
Kansas | Mickey Mouse | 57 |
Kentucky | Zombie | 13 |
Louisiana | Witch | 01 |
Maine | Dinosaur | 02 |
Maryland | Ninja | 09 |
Massachusetts | Dinosaur | 02 |
Michigan | Rabbit | 04 |
Minnesota | Witch | 01 |
Mississippi | Angel | 06 |
Missouri | Dinosaur | 02 |
Montana | Purge | 15 |
Nebraska | Joker | 30 |
Nevada | Witch | 01 |
New Hampshire | Ninja | 09 |
New Jersey | Witch | 01 |
New Mexico | Clueless | 74 |
New York | Dinosaur | 02 |
North Carolina | Dinosaur | 02 |
North Dakota | Star Wars | 28 |
Ohio | Witch | 01 |
Oklahoma | Dragon | 35 |
Oregon | Fortnite | 07 |
Pennsylvania | Witch | 01 |
Rhode Island | Hermione Granger | 146 |
South Carolina | Wonder Woman | 31 |
South Dakota | Spider | 38 |
Tennessee | Harley Quinn | 03 |
Texas | Harley Quinn | 03 |
Utah | Witch | 01 |
Vermont | Deer | 125 |
Virginia | Rabbit | 04 |
Washington | Angel | 06 |
West Virginia | Zombie | 13 |
Wisconsin | Witch | 01 |
Wyoming | Physician | 67 |
A look at popular costumes at the state level reveals some interesting quirks. Montana, for example, is uniquely interested in The Purge, and Rhode Island trick-or-treaters are big fans of Hermione Granger of Harry Potter fame.
Traditions are Here To Stay
At its core, Halloween still remains that same old fright-inducing festival it has always been.
Even though pop culture might influence your Halloween choices, traditional costumes will always have a unique place in everyone’s heart.
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Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024
This ranking of car brand loyalty shows what percentage of owners would buy from the same brand for their next vehicle.
Car Brand Loyalty in 2024
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This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. This is measured by the % of current owners who would buy from the same brand for their next vehicle.
Data comes from Consumer Reports’ owner satisfaction survey, which includes responses from owners of more than 330,000 vehicles.
Car Brands With the Most Loyal Customers
Rivian takes the top spot in this ranking, with 86% of owners saying they would buy from the brand again. The EV startup has carved an interesting niche for itself with its outdoor adventure-focused models, and despite several recalls, appears to have won the hearts of its early customers.
Company | % who would buy again |
---|---|
🇺🇸 Rivian | 86 |
🇩🇪 Mini | 77 |
🇩🇪 BMW | 76 |
🇩🇪 Porsche | 76 |
🇺🇸 Tesla | 74 |
🇰🇷 Genesis | 73 |
🇯🇵 Lexus | 73 |
🇯🇵 Subaru | 70 |
It’s interesting to note that Tesla held the #1 spot in last year’s ranking.
Car Brands With the Least Loyal Customers
At the other end of the spectrum we have brands with the least loyal customers, suggesting that owners are less satisfied with their purchase.
Company | % who would buy again |
---|---|
🇺🇸 Cadillac | 61 |
🇺🇸 Chrysler | 60 |
🇩🇪 Mercedes-Benz | 59 |
🇩🇪 Audi | 59 |
🇺🇸 Jeep | 58 |
🇯🇵 Nissan | 55 |
🇩🇪 Volkswagen | 51 |
🇯🇵 Infiniti | 43 |
At the bottom of this table is Nissan’s luxury marque, Infiniti, with only 43% of owners saying they would revisit the brand for their next car.
Infiniti dealerships are aware of this alarming trend, and have attributed it to the brand’s aging lineup. In a recent interview, Steve Lapin, Chairman of the Infiniti National Dealer Advisory Board, said: “Product is king. Infiniti doesn’t have the right products right now to compete in the marketplace.”
Interested in learning more about the automotive industry? Check out this graphic, which ranks the world’s top 10 exporters of automotive products.
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