Why is “How Old Is North West” trending?
Kim Kardashian dressed as daughter North West for Halloween
Searches for North West's age tie back to recent coverage of her mother's Halloween costume. Several outlets, including Sports Illustrated and E! News, report that North is 13 years old. Her mother, Kim Kardashian, shares her with ex-husband Kanye "Ye" West, and the two also have three younger children: Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7.
Kardashian drew attention by dressing as North in October, posting a costume that included a bright blue wig, black-and-white clothing, piercings and detailed nails. Coverage says the look was a near-twin of her daughter's style, and Kardashian has said she lets North experiment with her personal style, including hair color. Kardashian turned 46 on October 21, according to Sports Illustrated.
Key facts
- North West is 13 years old, according to Sports Illustrated and E! News.
- She is the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye "Ye" West.
- Kardashian's younger children are Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7.
- Kardashian posted a Halloween costume channeling North, including a blue wig and piercings.
- Kardashian said she allows North to experiment with hair color and personal style.
What we don't know yet
Coverage does not describe North's exact birth date, so her precise age on any given day is not confirmed by these reports.
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Trend data
How Old Is North West started trending in the US on Oct 21, 9:00 PM EDT, reaching about 2K+ Google searches. 4 news outlets covered it in our feed, including People.com, E! News, USA Today. The earliest report we found came from People.com at Oct 21, 9:00 PM EDT. This topic has trended on 2 different days.
What the headlines say
- Sports IllustratedKim Kardashian’s Best Halloween Costumes Over the Years: From Pamela Anderson to Daughter North
- People.comKim Kardashian Channels Daughter North, 13, for Her 2026 Halloween Costume
- E! NewsKim Kardashian Is North West's Twin in Jaw-Dropping Halloween Makeover
- USA TodayKim Kardashian dresses as daughter North West for Halloween. See the look
How the story unfolded
- — People.com: Kim Kardashian Channels Daughter North, 13, for Her 2026 Halloween Costume
- — E! News: Kim Kardashian Is North West's Twin in Jaw-Dropping Halloween Makeover
- — USA Today: Kim Kardashian dresses as daughter North West for Halloween. See the look
- — Sports Illustrated: Kim Kardashian’s Best Halloween Costumes Over the Years: From Pamela Anderson to Daughter North