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Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America": what the polls say

In favor
30.3%
Opposed
57.2%
Verdict
A majority oppose it
average of 6 polls

Note: these polls are from 2025; opinion may have changed since.

Every poll

PollsterDateIn favorOppose
HarrisX/HarvardFeb 20, 202539%61%
The Economist/YouGov B-Feb 18, 202532%53%
Cygnal AFeb 5, 202528%48%
The Economist/YouGov B-Feb 4, 202531%54%
Reuters/Ipsos B+Jan 26, 202525%70%
Echelon InsightsJan 24, 202526%59%
Atlas IntelJan 23, 202532%52%

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Frequently asked questions

Do Americans support renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America"?

A majority oppose it: 30.3% in favor and 57.2% opposed in the average of 6 polls (Jan 23, 2025 to Feb 20, 2025).

When was this asked?

The most recent poll in Crosstab's list is from HarrisX/Harvard, Feb 20, 2025. Opinion can change; check the dates.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Polls compiled from Wikipedia's sourced poll tables (CC BY-SA 4.0); results belong to the pollsters. Grades: Crosstab Trust Index.