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2,793 schools use the "Cougars" mascot.
Most common states: California (397), Texas (242), Illinois (125)
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If you've ever been to a school sports game, you might have noticed a mascot that's both tough-sounding and surprisingly cute: the Cougar 🐾. This fierce feline is a favorite among many schools, with a whopping 2,793 schools using it as their mascot. The Cougar is one of the most popular mascots out there, and it's easy to see why. It symbolizes strength, agility, and a bit of wild spirit, which is perfect for getting school teams pumped up and ready to take on the competition. Plus, let's be real, cougars are pretty cool animals – fast, sneaky, and totally awe-inspiring. Interestingly, the Cougar mascot is particularly popular in Wyoming, where it seems to be a per capita favorite. Whether it's because of the state's rugged landscape or just a love for these amazing animals, one thing is clear: the Cougar mascot is here to stay and cheer on teams with its fierce and fabulous presence. So next time you see a Cougar mascot at a game, just remember, it's not just cute – it's also a symbol of school pride and team spirit 🏆 🐦
Hear how the Cougars fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 397 programs flying the Cougars banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Kim
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wyoming. With 14 schools per million residents, the Cougars is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Kim
Wyoming Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Cougars delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Carter
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
2,793 schools in our database use the Cougars mascot across 51 states.
The Cougars shows up most in California (397), Texas (242), and Illinois (125). Wy also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Cougars as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Cougars most often (1,240 schools). High School (622) and Other (545) also feature this mascot.