No Regrets: The Most Popular Tattoo in Each State
States have diverse tastes when it comes to tattoos, with cats, zodiac signs, and marine animals being particularly favored.
Butterfly tattoos continue to dominate search trends across the U.S., averaging 12,100 searches monthly.
Approximately 30% of Americans now sport tattoos.
Since 2012, the percentage of people with tattoos in the U.S. has surged by 21%.
Having tattoos is now more accepted than ever in professional environments.
Recent surveys indicate that one-third of companies are open to visible tattoos, while others may have a more nuanced view, where small tattoos won’t hinder a candidate’s prospects.
As societal acceptance grows, we’re likely to see an increase in visible tattoos in the workplace.
This shift prompts the question: what tattoo styles are trending? Are horoscope tattoos still in vogue? And what about those foreign tattoos that may not quite say what was intended?
We analyzed data to uncover which tattoos are most popular in each state, revealing some interesting preferences. Read on to discover the trends and insights we found.
Most Fun Findings
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What’s with the fly tattoo in Washington?
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Love is definitely in the air in West Virginia and North Carolina, with many opting for couple and wedding band tattoos.
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Tennessee residents prefer home tattoos, just not the phrase “Tennessee.”
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New Mexico residents seem uncertain about the permanence of tattoos, as they frequently search for “fake tattoos.”
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Surprisingly, a notable number of individuals choose to tattoo political figures on their bodies.
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In Oklahoma, the sentiment of “no regrets” is clear, as evidenced by their tattoo choices.
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Missouri leads the pack in tattoos featuring the Monster energy logo.
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Curious about North Dakota tattoos? Just visit North Dakota.
How We Determined This
Using Google Trends, we identified the most commonly searched tattoos in each state, measuring search intent as a proxy for tattoo popularity.
Google searches provide valuable insights into public interest, from everyday queries to the decision-making process behind tattoo choices.
We analyzed a full year of Google search data, allowing residents ample opportunity to express their tattoo aspirations, whether it be a Tweety Bird or something else entirely.
Your Tattoos Are Fine… Probably
Tattoos are increasingly commonplace in the workforce.
As a result, your tattoos are less likely to lead to a “thank you for your interest…” letter than in the past.
Nonetheless, some industries may still have reservations about certain tattoos, so it’s wise to consider your tattoo choices in relation to your career aspirations.
Additionally, even industries that are generally tattoo-friendly may still harbor biases regarding specific tattoos or their placements, so it might be prudent to avoid overly conspicuous ink.
| State | Tattoo |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Joker Tattoo |
| Alaska | Watercolor Tattoo |
| Arizona | Shia Lebouf Tattoo |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Tattoo |
| California | Portrait Tattoos |
| Colorado | Aztec Tattoo |
| Connecticut | Turnpike Tattoo |
| Delaware | Dragon Tattoo |
| Florida | Yin and Yang Tattoo |
| Georgia | Dolphin Tattoos |
| Hawaii | Japanese Tattoo |
| Idaho | Boise Tattoo |
| Illinois | Barbed Wire Tattoo |
| Indiana | Sheep Tattoo |
| Iowa | Pink Elephant Tattoo |
| Kansas | Crow Tattoo |
| Kentucky | Disney Tattoos |
| Louisiana | Saints Tattoo |
| Maine | Covid Tattoo |
| Maryland | Baltimore Tattoo |
| Massachusetts | Taurus Tattoo |
| Michigan | Biden Tattoo |
| Minnesota | Cat Tattoos |
| Mississippi | Trump Tattoo |
| Missouri | Monster Tattoo |
| Montana | Gun Tattoo |
| Nebraska | Finger Tattoos |
| Nevada | Gemini Tattoo |
| New Hampshire | Spider Tattoo |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Tattoo |
| New Mexico | Fake Tattoo |
| New York | Kids’ Names Tattoo |
| North Carolina | Wedding Band Tattoos |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Tattoo |
| Ohio | Whale Tattoo |
| Oklahoma | No Regrets Tattoo |
| Oregon | Anime Tattoo |
| Pennsylvania | Bernie Tattoo |
| Rhode Island | Lion Tattoo |
| South Carolina | Clemson Tattoo |
| South Dakota | Cat Tattoo |
| Tennessee | Home Tattoos |
| Texas | Juggalo Tattoo |
| Utah | Tattoo Eyeliner |
| Vermont | Fortune Teller Tattoo |
| Virginia | Chain Tattoo |
| Washington | Fly Tattoo |
| West Virginia | Couple Tattoos |
| Wisconsin | Fox Tattoo |
| Wyoming | Coronavirus Tattoo |
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Kathy is the head of content at Zippia with a knack for engaging audiences. Prior to joining Zippia, Kathy worked at Gateway Blend growing audiences across diverse brands. She graduated from Troy University with a degree in Social Science Education.
