Fetching Mascot Data... Hang tight! 🐾
Fetching Mascot Data... Hang tight! 🐾
214 schools use the "Cavaliers" mascot.
Most common states: Virginia (21), North Carolina (16), Texas (15)
Reviewed by MascotFinder Research Team
Quarterly accuracy check across mascot insights
Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Refreshed regularly
Meet the Cavaliers, a mascot that's all about being bold and fearless. Imagine a guy in boots, a wide-brimmed hat, and a cloak, wielding a sword – that's your Cavman, the official mascot of the University of Virginia. This tough-sounding, weapon-wielding character is a nod to the English royalists of the 17th century, adding a touch of history and swagger to any game or event. The Cavman doesn't just walk onto the field; sometimes, they ride in on a horse, making a grand entrance that gets the crowd pumped up ⚡. With a legacy that includes iconic dogs like Beta and Seal, the Cavaliers mascot is more than just a costume – it's a symbol of school spirit and bravery. So, if you ever see the Cavman charging onto the field, you know the energy is about to go through the roof 🛡️
Hear how the Cavaliers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 21 programs flying the Cavaliers banner across Virginia. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Avery Hughes
Virginia Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like South Dakota. With 11 schools per million residents, the Cavaliers is part of daily conversations here.”
Harper Patel
South Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Cavaliers delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
214 schools in our database use the Cavaliers mascot across 38 states.
The Cavaliers shows up most in Virginia (21), North Carolina (16), and Texas (15). Sd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Cavaliers as a Person and Warrior mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Cavaliers most often (114 schools). Other (37) and Elementary (32) also feature this mascot.