Top-Searched Halloween Costumes In Every State in the US DIY Projects Craft Ideas & How To’s for Home Decor with Videos

Google recently revealed the top-searched Halloween costumes state-by-state and city-by-city. Cool in its own right, it's also a great way for us crafty folks to avoid wearing the same costume as everyone else!

So, if you've been busy and haven't been able to whip up your own DIY Halloween get-up quite yet, I advise you check out this handy dandy big data guide before you do.

Google Reveals Top-Searched Halloween Costumes State-By-State (INFOGRAPHIC)

If you're the type who likes to stand out, avoid the top costume in your city/state and any themes/characters related to it. If you're the type who like to trend, pick an ensemble that jives with your city/state's most-searched Halloween costume. No matter which route you go, there's sure to be simple DIY steps to achieve your ideal costume.

The findings, dubbed Frightgeist, are made possible by the staggering 3 billion searches made on Google everyday. Google News Lab crunches the data and is able to do everything, “from powering to insightful journalism to helping you pick out your Halloween costume.”

Google reports, “With Frightgeist, we went on a hunt to find the most popular costumes. Pulling from the top 500 costume searches in the United States, Frightgeist uses Google Trends to tell you what's trending at a costume party near you and help you find a costume that's sure to turn heads — if they have them.”

Hover your mouse above your state to see the most-searched costume!

For more Frightgeist, including city-by-city data, click here.

Most Searched Halloween Costume By State

Cartoon

Oregon – Pebbles
Nevada – Toy Story
Arizona – Piglet
Wyoming – Donald Duck
North Dakota – Scooby Doo
Oklahoma – Peppa Pig
Minnesota – Sven
Louisiana – Nemo
Alabama – Grinch
Georgia – Fluttershy
Florida – Smee

Real Person

Alaska – Sailor
Missouri – Saloon girl
Indiana – Marilyn Monroe
Mississippi – Tourist
Pennsylvania – Pope
New Jersey – Rapper
New Hampshire – KISS
Massachusetts – Caitlyn Jenner

Superhero

Utah – Dr. Horrible
Wisconsin – Groot
Arkansas – Batgirl
Delaware – Harley Quinn
Maine – Catwoman

Movie

Hawaii – Minion
Washington – Star Wars
California – Sarah Sanderson
Nebraska – Grease
Iowa – Pink Ladies
North Carolina – Darth Revan
Connecticut – Hermione Granger

Animal

Colorado – Wilfred
Kansan – Dinosaur
Illinois – Cat
Tennessee – Sock Monkey
Virginia – Dolphin

Fairy Tale

Idaho – Mal
Montana – Maleficent
New York – Cinderella
Rhode Island – Evie

Classic

South Dakota – Witch
Texas – Catrina
Kentucky – Scarecrow
West Virginia – Vampire
South Carolina – Grim Reaper

Historical

New Mexico – Steampunk
Michigan – Renaissance
Maryland – Cabaret
Vermont – Pocahontas

Sports

Ohio – Brutus Buckeye

Now that you know, are you going to join the rest of your state, or are you going to dress up as something different? Whatever or whoever you choose to be this Halloween, just remember to have fun!

And once you've decided, don't forget to let me know below in the comments! I'd love to hear your ideas.

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