Here Are the Most Popular Costumes in Alabama for Halloween 2025

Halloween Trends Across Alabama

For Halloween 2025 in Alabama, Google’s Frightgeist site has compiled a list of the most popular costumes searched by residents. Amanda Chapman, an Alabama makeup artist, shared her take on the Mad Hatter from “Alice in Wonderland,” showcasing how these iconic characters continue to captivate people.

Top Searches in Huntsville

Huntsville’s top Halloween costume searches include:

• Steampunk: A sci-fi subgenre based on steam-powered equipment from the Industrial Revolution, favored by many residents of Huntsville.
• Rumi: A character from the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” which has gained significant popularity this year. Interestingly, Frightgeist listed Rumi as No. 2 and No. 3 in Huntsville’s top searches.
• Gomez Addams: The Addams Family has been a costume inspiration for decades, but the Netflix series “Wednesday” has brought renewed interest to this classic character.
• Freddy Krueger: This iconic villain from the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise remains popular after 41 years of Halloween tradition.

Top Searches in Birmingham

Birmingham’s top costume searches include:

• Rumi: A character from “KPop Demon Hunters.”
• Labubu: A plush toy collectible that looks like adorable sharp-toothed bunny-monsters, similar to the Hong Kong version of Beanie Babies.
• Superman: This iconic superhero never goes out of style and has renewed children’s interest due to recent films.
• Derpy the Tiger: Another character from “KPop Demon Hunters.”
• The Grinch: Dr. Seuss’s beloved character, known for his grumpy nature, continues to be a popular choice for Halloween costumes.

Top Searches in Mobile

Mobile’s top costume searches include:

• Rumi: A character from “KPop Demon Hunters.”
• The Lorax: A Dr. Seuss character, known for his orange full-body suit and fight against environmental destruction.
• Flynn Rider: The lovable leading man from the animated Disney film “Tangled,” played by Zachary Levi.
• The Mad Hatter: A staple character from the iconic book “Alice in Wonderland.”
• Mira: Another character from “KPop Demon Hunters.”

Nationwide Trends

While Alabama’s searches reflect local preferences, nationwide trends also show a strong interest in certain characters:

• Rumi from “KPop Demon Hunters”: Searches for Rumi are at the top with terms like “dragon braid” and “purple hair.” The character’s popularity has been growing steadily.
• Zoey from “KPop Demon Hunters”: Her “space buns” have become a hit, according to Google Trends data for 2025.
• Mira from “KPop Demon Hunters”: Searches related to Mira’s pink wig and yellow skirt are on the rise this year.
• Jinu from “KPop Demon Hunters”: This character is considered the top demon in 2025, with searches reaching a new high.
• Baby Saja from “KPop Demon Hunters”: Searches for her pink argyle sweater have hit an all-time high this year.
• Chicken Jockey: This character from Minecraft has seen a significant increase in searches after the release of “A Minecraft Movie” earlier this year.
• Labubu: Searches for Labubu have reached an all-time high, making it one of the most searched costumes nationwide.
• Derpy the Tiger from “KPop Demon Hunters”: Derpy is now the top tiger searched in 2025.
• Elphaba: Searches for this character from “Wicked” are at their highest, with more people searching for Elphaba costumes than ever before.
• The Lorax: This Dr. Seuss character continues to be a popular choice, particularly those opting for an orange full-body suit.

These trends highlight the enduring appeal of classic characters and the growing influence of animated films in shaping Halloween costume choices across the United States. As Halloween 2025 approaches, it is clear that fans of both old and new characters are excited to participate in this annual tradition.