2024's Hottest Halloween Costume Trends Revealed by Google’s Frightgeist

 

Looking for Halloween costume inspiration? Google’s "Frightgeist" list for 2024 has just dropped, showcasing the top 25 costumes taking over this spooky season! This year’s list, based on search data from September, reflects the biggest trends and pop culture moments of 2024. Here’s a look at what’s topping the charts for Halloween costumes this year, perfect for adding a fresh twist to your Halloween celebrations!

Top Trending Costumes for 2024

Leading the list this year is Shrunken Head Bob, the quirky ghost character from the latest "Beetlejuice" sequel. With his tiny head and oversized suit, Bob has quickly become a Halloween favorite, even though he’s a minor character in the new film. Following closely is Raygun, the Australian breakdancer who went viral at the Paris Olympics, sparking a surge in searches for green-and-yellow tracksuits. The third most popular costume is CatNap, the cat-inspired villain from the hit video game "Poppy Playtime."

Also making waves in the top 10 are Lady Deadpool, a female twist on the beloved anti-hero, and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, whose distinctive heart-shaped corset look has been trending all year.

Highlights from Google’s Top Picks

Here are some of the hottest costume ideas from Google’s trending list for 2024:

1. Shrunken Head Bob (from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice")
2. Raygun (Olympic breakdancer with a viral tracksuit look)
3. CatNap (from "Poppy Playtime")
4. Delores (another fan-favorite from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice")
5. Pomni (from the animated series "The Amazing Digital Circus")
6. Envy (from the new "Inside Out 2")
7. Red (from "Descendants: The Rise of Red")
8. Dr. Doom (classic comic villain)
9. Sabrina Carpenter (pop star with a trending heart-cutout corset)
10. Lady Deadpool (from "Deadpool & Wolverine")

Nostalgia and Pop Culture Dominate 2024’s Trends

Google’s Frightgeist report also reflects our love for nostalgia, with many costume ideas drawing from classic franchises and recent pop culture hits. Inside Out 2 has influenced a variety of costumes, with personified emotions like Envy, Anger, Disgust, Anxiety, and Joy making the list. Other beloved characters, such as Wolverine and Gambit from the "Deadpool & Wolverine" spinoff, continue to be popular choices.

And for fans of the classic Beetlejuice franchise, characters like Delores, Delia Deetz, and Lydia Deetz are back in the spotlight, bringing the supernatural world of "Beetlejuice" back to Halloween costumes everywhere.

Costume Choices Inspired by Celebrities and Real-Life Icons

Pop culture is also making an impact with celebrity-inspired costumes. Sabrina Carpenter, known for her summer chart-toppers "Please Please Please" and "Espresso," lands in the top 10. Additionally, Soulja Boy, the iconic rapper, ranks at 24, proving that real-life personalities are just as influential as fictional characters.

Halloween Costume Map by Google

One fun feature on Google’s Frightgeist site is an interactive map that shows popular costumes by region across the U.S. For example, Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter is trending in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while Bigfoot claims the top spot in Tallahassee, Florida. The map also showcases trending costumes in various categories, such as popular kid costumes (Red from Disney’s "Descendants"), best duo costumes (Wolverine and Deadpool), and even dog costumes, with Dogpool leading the pack.

Complete List of 2024’s Trending Halloween Costumes

Here’s Google’s full list of 2024’s most popular costumes, so you can get some ideas or even pick one of these trending looks yourself:

1. Shrunken Head Bob (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)
2. Raygun (Olympic breakdancer)
3. CatNap (Poppy Playtime)
4. Delores (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)
5. Pomni (The Amazing Digital Circus)
6. Envy (Inside Out 2)
7. Red (Descendants: The Rise of Red)
8. Dr. Doom (Marvel Comics)
9. Sabrina Carpenter (pop star)
10. Lady Deadpool (Deadpool & Wolverine)
11. Chipotle Burrito
12. Anger (Inside Out franchise)
13. Disgust (Inside Out franchise)
14. Wolverine (Deadpool & Wolverine)
15. Anxiety (Inside Out 2)
16. Delia Deetz (Beetlejuice franchise)
17. Gambit (Deadpool & Wolverine)
18. Dune (Dune series)
19. Minion (Despicable Me)
20. Shadow the Hedgehog (Sonic franchise)
21. Joy (Inside Out franchise)
22. Peely (Fortnite)
23. Lydia Deetz (Beetlejuice franchise)
24. Soulja Boy (rapper)
25. Godzilla (Godzilla franchise)