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66 schools use the "Minutemen" mascot.
Most common states: Ohio (9), New Jersey (7), Indiana (6)
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The Minutemen mascot is a pretty cool and historic choice for many schools. This tough-sounding mascot is inspired by the brave men (and women, ngl) who were part of the colonial militia during the American Revolutionary War. These minutemen were known for being ready to fight at a moment’s notice, which is where they got their name from. You'll often see the mascot depicted with a Pennsylvania Long Rifle and a Tricorn hat, giving them a bold and ready-for-action look 🛡️. The minutemen were chosen for their youth, enthusiasm, and physical strength, making them a great symbol of school spirit and resilience. With 66 schools rocking this mascot, it's clear that the Minutemen are a popular and inspiring choice ⭐
Hear how the Minutemen fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 9 programs flying the Minutemen banner across Ohio. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Avery Sullivan
Ohio Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like West Virginia. With 4 schools per million residents, the Minutemen is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Carter
West Virginia Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Minutemen delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
66 schools in our database use the Minutemen mascot across 24 states.
The Minutemen shows up most in Ohio (9), New Jersey (7), and Indiana (6). Wv also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Minutemen as a Person and Historical Figure 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 Minutemen most often (35 schools). Elementary (12) and Other (12) also feature this mascot.