✨Mascot: "Leprechauns"
34 schools use the "Leprechauns" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 34 schools
- States represented
- 24 states
- Most common state
- California (5)
- Top state per capita
- Maine
- Popular school level
- Elementary (19)
- Mascot type
- Mythological
Most common states: California (5), Illinois (3), Indiana (2)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (13)Kelly GreenWhite
- (8)GoldKelly Green
- (2)Kelly GreenGoldWhite
- (2)GreenGold
- (2)GoldHunter Green
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the most charming and mythical mascots out there: the Leprechaun ✨. This little guy is straight out of Irish folklore, known for being mischievous, cute, and full of luck. In the USA, you'll find leprechauns representing 34 different schools, and they're especially popular in Maine. One of the most famous leprechaun mascots is probably the one from the University of Notre Dame. Their Fighting Irish leprechaun is a symbol of Irish heritage and determination, even though it has faced some criticism over the years. Despite this, the leprechaun remains a beloved and iconic figure, often depicted with upraised fists, ready to take on any challenge [ICON_fist]. Leprechauns are more than just mascots; they add a fun and magical touch to school spirit. So, if you ever encounter a school with a leprechaun mascot, you know you're in for a lively and enthusiastic community ⭐
Community Voices
Hear how the Leprechauns fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Leprechauns banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Diaz
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Maine. With 1 schools per million residents, the Leprechauns is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Carter
Maine Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Leprechauns delivers the perfect mythological energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Casey Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Leprechauns Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
34 schools in our database use the Leprechauns mascot across 24 states.
The Leprechauns shows up most in California (5), Illinois (3), and Indiana (2). Me also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Leprechauns as a Mythological mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and inspired by mythology.
Elementary programs adopt the Leprechauns most often (19 schools). Other (13) and Middle School (2) also feature this mascot.