The letter “Q” is notably absent in any of the names of the U.S. states. While state names vary widely, encompassing titles from Alabama to Wyoming, this particular letter does not feature in any of them. In contrast, every other letter of the alphabet is represented at least once among the 50 states, with certain letters such as “A” and “N” being notably prevalent. For instance, “A” is present in more than half of all state names. The omission of “Q” becomes especially striking when compared to less common letters like “X” or “Z,” which do appear in state names such as Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.