diff --git a/hexrdgui/main_window.py b/hexrdgui/main_window.py
index ce69ed6be..5b8117030 100644
--- a/hexrdgui/main_window.py
+++ b/hexrdgui/main_window.py
@@ -1480,6 +1480,9 @@ def load_state_file(self, filepath):
         HexrdConfig().add_recent_state_file(filepath)
         self.update_recent_state_files()
 
+        # Show the loaded state in the window title
+        self.ui.setWindowTitle(f'HEXRD - {path.name}')
+
         # Since statuses are added after the instrument config is loaded,
         # the statuses in the GUI might not be up to date. Ensure it is.
         self.update_config_gui()