This is a list of state nicknames and slogans for all fifty United States that can be sorted alphabetically by state, slogan, or nickname. You can also filter out these columns and export or copy the list with your changes. We hope you enjoy some interesting information about the information in the list along the way.
State Motto or State Slogan?
It’s easy to confuse a state slogan with a state motto. Many people use them interchangeably, but they are actually two separate things. A state slogan is generally used for advertising purposes in order to stimulate the tourism market. States come up with slogans to try to get people to want to visit the state. State slogans are generally in English and change from time to time. Nebraska’s slogan is: Nebraska, it’s not for everyone.
You may see a state motto on official documents, like some state letterhead. Sometimes a state motto is on the state seal and often posted in courtrooms as a result. Many of them have been state mottos for decades and some of them are on license plates. The mottos are frequently in other languages and use English translations. A very well-known state motto is New Hampshire’s Live Free or Die. If you’re looking for state mottos, this is not the page for that. We have a dedicated page for state mottos to allow for more room for both the state motto and its translation to English in the same table.
US State Nicknames and Slogans
| US State | Nickname | Slogan |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yellowhammer State | Sweet Home Alabama |
| Alaska | The Last Frontier | Find Your Alaska |
| Arizona | Grand Canyon State | Vibrant Arizona |
| Arkansas | The Natural State | N/A |
| California | The Golden State | Dream Big |
| Colorado | Centennial State | Come to Life |
| Connecticut | Constitution State | Make it Here |
| Delaware | The First State | Endless Discoveries |
| Florida | Sunshine State | N/A |
| Georgia | Peach State | Georgia on My Mind |
| Hawaii | Aloha State | The Islands of Aloha |
| Idaho | Gem State | Famous Potatoes |
| Illinois | Prairie State | Middle of Everything |
| Indiana | Hoosier State | Honest to Goodness Indiana |
| Iowa | Hawkeye State | Freedom to Flourish |
| Kansas | Sunflower State | To the Stars |
| Kentucky | Bluegrass State | Unbridled Spirit |
| Louisiana | Pelican State | Feed Your Soul |
| Maine | Pine Tree State | Welcome Home |
| Maryland | The Old Line State, The Free State | You're Welcome |
| Massachusetts | The Bay State | It's All Here |
| Michigan | The Great Lakes State, The Wolverine State | Pure Michigan |
| Minnesota | Land of 10,000 Lakes | Explore Minnesota |
| Mississippi | Magnolia State | Feels Like Coming Home |
| Missouri | Show-Me State | N/A |
| Montana | Treasure State | The Sky's the Limit |
| Nebraska | Cornhusker State | Nebraska, it's not for everyone. |
| Nevada | Silver State | A World Within. A State Apart. |
| New Hampshire | Granite State | Live Free |
| New Jersey | Garden State, The Cornerstone State | N/A |
| New Mexico | Land of Enchantment | New Mexico True |
| New York | Empire State | I Love New York |
| North Carolina | Tar Heel State | N/A |
| North Dakota | Peace Garden State | Start Your Journey to Legendary |
| Ohio | Buckeye State | The Heart of it All |
| Oklahoma | Sooner State | Imagine That |
| Oregon | Beaver State | We Like It Here. You Might Too. |
| Pennsylvania | Keystone State | Pursue Your Happiness |
| Rhode Island | Ocean State | Fun-Sized |
| South Carolina | Palmetto State | Made for Vacation |
| South Dakota | Palmetto State | My Great Place |
| Tennessee | Volunteer State | Sounds Good to Me |
| Texas | Lone Star State | Let's Texas |
| Utah | Beehive State | Greatest Show on Earth! |
| Vermont | Green Mountain State | Vermont, Naturally |
| Virginia | The Old Dominion | Virginia is for Lovers |
| Washington | Evergreen State | Washington: The State |
| West Virginia | Mountain State | Wild and Wonderful |
| Wisconsin | Badger State | Discover the Unexpected |
| Wyoming | Equality State | That's Wyoming |
US State Nicknames
Like US state mottos, state nicknames can also be relatively old. State nicknames tend to be based on something that is unique or abundant to the state. The gold rush caused a lot of fortune-seeking settlers to migrate to California from other states, which is something California is known for more than other states. As such, California’s nickname is The Golden State.
Similar to California, Nevada is the Silver State. Famous for its peaches, Georgia’s state nickname is the Peach State. Missouri stands out with its nickname, the Show-Me State while Florida is the Sunshine State. These state nicknames not only help tell you something about the state, but they should help you notice how different each state is from others. They each have something unique about them that helps set them apart.
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