What nickname is widely used for the U.S. flag with stars and stripes?

The nickname widely used for the U.S. flag with stars and stripes is “The Stars and Stripes.”

The name describes the flag's two defining visual elements: 13 alternating red and white stripes and a blue canton containing white stars. The stripes represent the original 13 British colonies that declared independence, while the stars represent the 50 states in the current design.

The phrase is one of several established names for the flag. Others include “Old Glory,” “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and “The Red, White and Blue.” “The Star-Spangled Banner” can cause confusion because it is also the title of the U.S. national anthem, whose lyrics were inspired by the sight of a flag over Fort McHenry.

The modern 50-star version became official on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii joined the Union. The flag's design has changed as states were added, but the 13-stripe foundation has remained a central part of its identity since the Revolutionary era.