Google Trends 2025 — The People Who Defined the Year
Published Dec 5, 2025 | By Pak24tv
As the final month of 2025 draws closer to its end, the pulse of the internet still beats with the moments, controversies, tragedies, and personalities that captured global attention throughout the year. Google’s trending search list for 2025 revealed what people were curious about, who they followed, and which stories shaped their discussions.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t just film stars and entertainers who dominated search engines. The world looked deeper — into scandals, political storms, shocking losses, and power struggles.
Below are the most searched personalities of 2025:
1. David Anthony Burke (D4vd) — From Stardom to Scandal
American singer David Anthony Burke, popularly known as D4vd, faced a year he would rather forget, though the world made sure his name remained everywhere.
In September 2025, the tragic discovery of a teenage girl — Celeste Rivas Hernández — found deceased in his car sparked massive public outrage and online speculation. The incident spread like wildfire across social platforms, turning Burke into the most searched individual of 2025.
Questions, theories, and rumors kept his name trending globally.
2. Kendrick Lamar — A Song that Shook the World
Music releases come and go every year, but "Not Like Us" became more than just a track — it was a cultural moment.
The song dominated charts, reactions, discussions, and memes, making Kendrick Lamar the second most searched person on Google in 2025.
3. Jimmy Kimmel — A Comment that Changed Headlines
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel found himself trending when a controversial political comment regarding a close ally of Donald Trump — Charlie Kirk — threatened the future of his show.
While he disappeared briefly from the screen, searches for him only increased, proving controversy drives curiosity.
4. Tyler Robinson — A Name Linked to Tragedy
In a world already shaken by political division, the arrest of Tyler Robinson for the alleged murder of Charlie Kirk became a global headline.
People searched to know who he was, why it happened, and how such a major incident unfolded, placing him fourth in Google’s top searches.
5. Pope Leo XIV — The New Global Religious Leader
The election of Pope Leo XIV turned 2025 into a defining year for religious discourse.
His bold stances on global issues sparked conversations far beyond the walls of the Vatican, making him a central figure in both political and religious debates.
Other Names That Dominated Search Engines
The remaining list reflects how the world has changed — emotionally, socially, and politically:
Shedeur Sanders — the rising sports figure
Bianca Censori — fashion and headlines combined
Zohran Mamdani — New York’s Muslim mayor
Greta Thunberg — environmental activism
Sanae Takaichi — Japan’s new Prime Minister
What Google Trends 2025 Tells Us
Google is no longer just a search engine — it has become a mirror of our collective emotions, fears, interests, and reactions.
The trends of 2025 reveal a world more connected than ever before, but also more anxious, curious, and uncertain — where a single person, not just a story, can shift global attention.
