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How popular isNike?

In September 2026, people searched for Nike by name about 26.6 million times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.6% of all global golf clothing brand searches, placing Nike eighth out of 15 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf clothing brands, Nike appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 15.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Nike is the eighth most searched of 15 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Peter MillarShare of searches 49.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. RhobackShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. Johnnie-OShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. Malbon GolfShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
  5. NikeShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top golf clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nike was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Nike is the fifth most recommended of the 15.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Peter Millar1st
  2. FootJoy2nd
  3. Adidas3rd
  4. Lululemon4th
  5. Nike5th
  6. Under Armour6th
  7. Greyson Clothiers7th
  8. Malbon Golf8th
  9. Holderness & Bourne9th
  10. TravisMathew10th
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Peter Millar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adidas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • FootJoy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Lululemon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Under Armour4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Nike3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Malbon Golf1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • TravisMathew1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Holderness & Bourne1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Greyson Clothiers1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.

Which golf clothing brands compete with Nike?

Nike against golf clothing brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Peter Millar, Rhoback, Johnnie-O, Malbon Golf, TravisMathew, Holderness & Bourne, Greyson Clothiers, Nike. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPeter MillarRhobackJohnnie-OMalbon GolfTravisMathewHolderness & BourneGreyson ClothiersNikeGalvin GreenJ.LindebergLululemonRedvanlyUnder ArmourAdidasFootJoy
Oct 202529.3%19.6%7.2%8.8%13.1%5.9%3.4%2.6%1.8%1.4%1.2%1.8%1.4%1.8%0.64%
Nov 202527.9%27.9%6.9%8.3%12.5%4.6%2.7%2.5%1.4%1.1%0.75%1.4%0.92%0.92%0.41%
Dec 202530.4%20.3%9.1%9.1%13.6%5%2.8%2.7%1.2%1%0.82%1.5%0.82%1.2%0.54%
Jan 202640%14.7%8%8%12%4.4%3%2.4%1.3%1.1%1.3%1.3%1.1%0.72%0.59%
Feb 202632.1%14.3%7.9%9.6%14.3%5.3%3.2%4.3%1.3%1.3%1.3%1.6%1.3%1.6%0.57%
Mar 202629%15.9%8.7%10.6%13%5.8%2.9%3.9%1.2%1.4%1.4%1.7%1.4%2.1%0.95%
Apr 202634.4%12.6%6.9%12.6%10.3%5.7%2.8%4.6%0.93%1.7%1.7%1.4%1.4%2.1%0.76%
May 202630.5%13.7%7.5%11.2%13.7%6.1%3.2%4.1%1%1.5%1.8%1.5%1.5%1.8%0.82%
Jun 202628.7%19.2%8.6%10.5%12.8%5.8%2.5%3.9%0.94%1.4%1.4%1.4%0.94%1.4%0.63%
Jul 202636.9%11.1%11.1%11.1%11.1%5%2.6%3.3%0.81%1.5%1.5%1.5%0.99%0.99%0.66%
Aug 202645.9%13.7%6.2%9.2%9.2%5%2.2%1.8%0.83%1.2%1.2%1.2%0.83%0.83%0.55%
Sep 202649.3%12.1%8.1%8.1%8.1%4.4%2.2%1.6%1.1%1.1%1.1%1.1%0.89%0.59%0.4%

  1. 1.Peter Millar

    49.3%

    Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.

  2. 2.Rhoback

    12.1%

    Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  3. 3.Johnnie-O

    8.1%

    Moved from 5th to 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.

  4. 4.Malbon Golf

    8.1%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

  5. 5.TravisMathew

    8.1%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

  6. 6.Holderness & Bourne

    4.4%

    Held 6th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  7. 7.Greyson Clothiers

    2.2%

    Held 7th. 30.3K estimated branded searches, -5.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Nike

    1.6%

    Held 8th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  9. 9.Galvin Green

    1.1%

    Moved from 13th to 9th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  10. 10.J.Lindeberg

    1.1%

    Moved from 9th to 10th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  11. 11.Lululemon

    1.1%

    Moved from 10th to 11th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  12. 12.Redvanly

    1.1%

    Moved from 11th to 12th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  13. 13.Under Armour

    0.89%

    Moved from 14th to 13th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  14. 14.Adidas

    0.59%

    Moved from 12th to 14th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  15. 15.FootJoy

    0.4%

    Held 15th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

Nike, J.Lindeberg and 4 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “nike golf apparel”.

Compare popularity between Nike and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Nike

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How has branded search demand for Nike changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nike worldwide held steady, from 27.5M to 26.6M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nike’s share of searches among golf clothing brands worldwide decreased from 2.6% to 1.6%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nike’s share of searches among golf clothing brands worldwide peaked at 4.6% in April 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in September 2026.

How did search popularity change for golf clothing brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Johnnie-O overtook Malbon Golf and TravisMathew to rank 3rd among golf clothing brands worldwide, with 8.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Peter Millar gained share of searches among golf clothing brands worldwide, from 45.9% to 49.3%.

  3. In September 2026, Rhoback lost share of searches among golf clothing brands worldwide, from 13.7% to 12.1%.

  4. In September 2026, Malbon Golf lost share of searches among golf clothing brands worldwide, from 9.2% to 8.1%.

  5. In September 2026, TravisMathew lost share of searches among golf clothing brands worldwide, from 9.2% to 8.1%.

  6. In September 2026, Holderness & Bourne lost share of searches among golf clothing brands worldwide, from 5% to 4.4%.

How are Nike’s branded searches counted?

46 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nike’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • nike
  • nike activewear
  • nike air max
  • nike baby shoes
  • nike baseball cleat
  • nike basketball shoes
  • nike cross training shoes
  • nike exercise mat
  • nike football
  • nike football boot
  • nike football cleat
  • nike futsal
  • nike futsal shoes
  • nike golf apparel
  • nike golf shoes
  • nike gym bag
  • nike gym clothes
  • nike gym shoes
  • nike gym wear
  • nike indoor soccer shoes
  • nike jump rope
  • nike kids shoes
  • nike legging
  • nike lifting shoes
  • nike metcon
  • nike netball shoes
  • nike rugby boot
  • nike running shoes
  • nike sb skate shoes
  • nike shoes
  • nike shox
  • nike skate shoes
  • nike sneaker
  • nike sneakers
  • nike sports bag
  • nike sports bra
  • nike toddler shoes
  • nike trainers
  • nike training shoes
  • nike turf shoe

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Nike compete?

Nike is ranked in 22 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Sneaker brands1st of 1218.9%Show ranking
Golf clothing brands8th of 151.6%Shown above
Running shoe brands1st of 832.5%Show ranking
Gym shoes1st of 669.2%Show ranking
Kids shoe brands1st of 833.7%Show ranking
Leggings3rd of 912%Show ranking
Golf shoe brands2nd of 625.3%Show ranking
Football boot brands1st of 639.4%Show ranking
Basketball shoe brands1st of 548.6%Show ranking
Skate shoes brands2nd of 718.4%Show ranking
Indoor soccer shoes brands2nd of 532.6%Show ranking
Yoga mat brands7th of 82.3%Show ranking
Football brands1st of 644.3%Show ranking
Sports bra brands1st of 744.5%Show ranking
Football cleats brands1st of 451.3%Show ranking
Gym bags1st of 637.9%Show ranking
Turf shoes brands1st of 440.4%Show ranking
Baseball cleats brands1st of 435.1%Show ranking
Rugby boot brands5th of 516.5%Show ranking
Sports bag brands1st of 548.5%Show ranking
Netball shoe brands3rd of 418.4%Show ranking
Jump rope brands5th of 66.1%Show ranking
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