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376 schools use the "Blue Devils" mascot.
Most common states: New York (55), Ohio (41), Pennsylvania (23)
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Hey there Let's dive into the cool world of school mascots, and today we're talking about the Blue Devils ✨. This mythological mascot has a pretty interesting backstory. The name "Blue Devils" originally comes from World War I, where French soldiers in the Alpine light infantry were nicknamed "les Diables Bleus," which means "the Blue Devils," due to their bravery and fierce fighting spirit. In the context of US schools, the Blue Devils mascot is all about being tough and spirited. It's a color-based name that evokes a strong, bold image – think blue, energetic, and powerful. This mascot is used by 376 schools across the country and is particularly popular in Mississippi. So, if you're ever at a game or event where the Blue Devils are playing, expect a lot of blue gear, energetic fans, and a whole lot of school spirit 🏆 ⚡
Hear how the Blue Devils fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 55 programs flying the Blue Devils banner across New York. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Carter
New York Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Mississippi. With 13 schools per million residents, the Blue Devils is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Sullivan
Mississippi Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Blue Devils delivers the perfect mythological energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
376 schools in our database use the Blue Devils mascot across 39 states.
The Blue Devils shows up most in New York (55), Ohio (41), and Pennsylvania (23). Ms also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Blue Devils as a Mythological and Color-Based mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by mythology and known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Blue Devils most often (195 schools). Middle School (82) and Elementary (80) also feature this mascot.