flag United States Emoji
๐บ๐ธ ยท U+1F1FA U+1F1F8 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the flag United States emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, ๐บ๐ธ represents the flag of the United States, symbolizing the country and its government, while figuratively it can signify patriotism, American culture, or support for the nation, and in slang usage, it may be used to express a stereotypical American attitude or to indicate that something is quintessentially American. This emoji is often used to show national pride or to identify oneself as American. In some contexts, ๐บ๐ธ can also be used to represent American interests or values abroad. Its meaning can vary depending on the cultural and social context in which it is used.
How the flag United States emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok are common places to find ๐บ๐ธ, where it is used to express patriotism, support for American sports teams, or to identify American-made products. The tone of the emoji can range from sincere and respectful to ironic or humorous, depending on the user's intent and the conversation. On platforms like Instagram, ๐บ๐ธ is often used in captions to add a touch of American flair or to show support for American events and holidays. Different generations and groups may use the emoji in distinct ways, reflecting their unique cultural and social perspectives.
flag United States emoji examples
- Just got back from an amazing trip to New York City ๐บ๐ธ
- Watching the Super Bowl with my friends, go USA ๐บ๐ธ
How to copy the flag United States emoji
To use the flag United States emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F1FA U+1F1F8), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
flag United States emoji on different platforms
How the flag United States emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



flag United States Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐บ๐ธ |
| Name | flag United States |
| Category | Flags |
| Codepoints | U+1F1FA U+1F1F8 |
| Shortcode | :flag_united_states: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
flag United States Emoji FAQ
Literally, ๐บ๐ธ represents the flag of the United States, symbolizing the country and its government, while figuratively it can signify patriotism, American culture, or support for the nation, and in slang usage, it may be used to express a stereotypical American attitude or to indicate that something is quintessentially American. This emoji is often used to show national pride or to identify oneself as American.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐บ๐ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F1FA U+1F1F8, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :flag_united_states:.
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