Which Star Wars characters are most popular to cosplay?

Online card game site SolitaireBliss wondered too, so they conducted a study to analyze U.S. Google searches of 209 Star Wars characters along with the terms “cosplay,” “costume,” “clothes,” and “outfit” to determine which Star Wars characters are most popular to cosplay.

Characters whose appearance changes over the saga – like Anakin Skywalker, who later became Darth Vader – were considered separate characters for the study.

Ten Most Popular Star Wars Characters to Cosplay

10. Rey

Rey is the tenth most popular Star Wars character to cosplay, with an average of 6,486 monthly searches.

Portrayed by Daisy Ridley, Rey first appeared in “Episode VII – The Force Awakens” (2015), and during the sequel trilogy, she grew from a scavenger on the desert planet Jakku to fulfill her destiny as a powerful Jedi. Along the way, she faced off against Kylo Ren, Snoke, and a resurrected Emperor Palpatine.

Best-Known Outfit (as seen in ” Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”): Long white vest under a long, flowing, white sash, white close-fitting pants, brown belts, and brown boots

9. Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi is ranked ninth for most popular Star Wars characters to cosplay, with an average of 6,537 monthly searches.

Obi-Wan’s most iconic presence in the Star Wars franchise was in the prequel trilogy (portrayed by Ewan McGregor), first as the apprentice of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in “The Phantom Menace.” Later Obi-Wan took Anakin Skywalker as his own apprentice, the two working closely together through the events of the Clone Wars until Anakin’s eventual fall to the Dark Side. Most recently, Obi-Wan Kenobi appeared in a Disney+ series bearing his name.

Best-Known Outfit: Brown Jedi robe over a khaki tunic worn over a white shirt and white pants, with a brown belt and brown boots. Of course, his blue lightsaber completes the look.

8. Ahsoka Tano

Ahsoka Tano is eighth for the most popular Star Wars character to cosplay, with an average of 6,969 monthly searches.

The fearless Togruta first appeared in the animated film “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” (2008), which later became an animated series (voiced by Ashley Eckstein). Ahsoka was also Anakin Skywalker’s apprentice during the clone wars, and after escaping death at the hands of Order 66, she helped the Rebel Alliance in their fight against the Empire. Ahsoka later appeared in “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka” on Disney+ (portrayed by Rosario Dawson).

Best-Known Outfit: Sleeveless blue tunic over dark blue leggings and grey and brown boots.

7. Padmé Amidala

Padmé Amidala (portrayed by Natalie Portman) ranks seventh, averaging 7,049 monthly searches.

The Queen of Naboo wore several regal outfits on screen, but her most iconic look is the long floor-length red throne room gown with brown fur trim, gold embroidery, and six orange oval-shaped gemstones at the hem.

Best-Known Outfit: Padmé’s throne room gown with ornate red and gold headdress and stark white makeup.

6. Chewbacca

Chewbacca received 7,719 average monthly searches.

After appearing in “A New Hope,” the Wookiee Millenium Falcon co-pilot (and Han Solo’s loyal sidekick) immediately became a fan favorite.

Best-Known Outfit: Long brown fur coat and brown leather and gunmetal grey bandolier.

5. Luke Skywalker

The hero of the original trilogy, Luke Skywalker, is the fifth most popular Star Wars character to cosplay with an average of 9,794 monthly searches.

Portrayed by Mark Hamill, Luke has the most significant story arc in the franchise, from a humble upbringing on Tatooine to helping to guide the Jedi to defeat the Empire to become one of the last Jedi in the galaxy. Most recently, Luke appeared in “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett” on Disney+.

Best-Known Outfit: White tunic, black belt, white pants,  khaki boots with leg wraps, and of course, Anakin’s blue lightsaber.

4. Boba Fett

Boba Fett comes in fourth for the most popular Star Wars character to cosplay, with an average of 10,933 searches.

Despite brief appearances in the original trilogy, the Mandalorian bounty hunter became a fan favorite (especially for his cool outfit). Later, in “Episode II: Attack of the Clones” (2002), Boba Fett was portrayed as a child accompanying his father, Jango Fett, and his character (and outfit) inspired “The Mandalorian” and its spin-off “The Book of Boba Fett.”

Best-Known Outfit: Green, yellow, and grey armor plates with red trim over grey fatigues, black boots, and a small khaki cape. Most important to the look is the iconic green and red helmet with a T-shaped visor.

3. Han Solo

With an average of 13,165 monthly searches, the third most popular Star Wars character to cosplay is the smuggler-turned-hero Han Solo.

After being introduced in “A New Hope” as the pilot of the Millenium Falcon, Han (portrayed by Harrison Ford) provided comic relief along with a “never say die” attitude that made him one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars saga.

Best-Known Outfit: Cream long-sleeved shirt, blue pants, black boots, and a black vest.

2. Anakin Skywalker

Anakin Skywalker (before he became the Sith Lord Darth Vader) ranks second with 13,984 monthly searches on average for his outfit.

Anakin first appeared at the end of “Episode VI – Return of the Jedi” (1983) and then appeared in the prequel trilogy (portrayed by (Hayden Christensen) in “Episode I – The Phantom Menace”(1999). A complicated character, Anakin’s appearances in the prequel movies were met with mixed response, but his popularity has grown over time.

Best-Known Outfit (as seen in “Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”): Brown Jedi robes over a dark blue tunic, brown pants, black boots, and (you guessed it) his blue lightsaber.

1. Darth Vader

Darth Vader – one of the most iconic movie villains of all time – tops the list for most popular Star Wars character cosplays, with a whopping 30,485 monthly searches related to his equally-iconic outfit (more than twice his pre-villain searches),

First appearing in “A New Hope,” Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones) maintained a menacing presence throughout the original Star Wars trilogy.

Best-Known Outfit: Signature black mask, life support suit, black cape, and iconic red lightsaber.

“Star Wars is a cultural phenomenon that has been ever-present in popular culture since the release of ‘A New Hope’ in 1977,” noted a SolitaireBliss spokesperson. “It is no surprise that people want to see cosplays of their favorite Star Wars characters, with Darth Vader being the most popular by the number of monthly Google searches on average. The former Jedi-turned-Sith Lord is an icon of cinema, with an imposing on-screen presence that has captured the imaginations of millions ever since he first appeared on screen.”