And “Coke” (which is used not only to describe the actual Coca-Cola brand but all types of soda in general) is used by people in Texas, South Carolina, Mississippi and Georgia.

Here's what we know: Soda, pop or Coke? There's a map for that In 2015, Alan McConchie launched an interactive online survey to track what Americans call their favorite fizzy drink.

"Coke" dominates with 2,849 votes, painting the entire state pink on the interactive map. Pink is the color for "Coke." "Soda" trails behind at 582, while just 153 went with "pop." ...

As for the Midwestern preference for "pop" -- well, the earliest American use of the term to refer to a sparkling beverage appeared in the 1840s in the name of a flavored version called "ginger pop." ...

And “Coke” (which is used not only to describe the actual Coca-Cola brand but all types of soda in general) is used by people in Texas, South Carolina, Mississippi and Georgia.

While Coca-Cola may be the most iconic American soda, and certainly one of the oldest, it wasn’t the first fizzy drink served in the United States. (It wasn’t even the first American cola!) ...

And “Coke” (which is used not only to describe the actual Coca-Cola brand but all types of soda in general) is used by people in Texas, South Carolina, Mississippi and Georgia.