Nashville's Spookiest Searches Revealed: Beast Boy & Ursula Lead

As Halloween 2026 approaches, Google's annual Frightgeist report offers a look at trending costume searches across the United States. This analysis provides insights into popular choices for the spooky holiday.

Nashville shows a preference for characters from beloved children's movies and television shows. Top searches in the area include Beast Boy from "Teen Titans," the Cheshire Cat from "Alice in Wonderland," and Ursula from "The Little Mermaid." Other popular costume inspirations for Nashvillians are jesters and Art the Clown from "Terrifier."

Nationwide, country music stars Dolly Parton and Ella Langley are leading children's costume searches for 2026. Parton's enduring legacy and Langley's breakout success have made them significant cultural figures. The Frightgeist data, based on year-over-year search trends from September 2025 to September 2026, highlights a diverse range of popular costumes, from "The Amazing Digital Circus" character Pomni to "Thriller"-era Michael Jackson.