14 Children And 4 Mothers? The Definitive, Up-to-Date List Of Elon Musk’s Kids
Elon Musk’s family life is arguably as complex and rapidly expanding as his business empire of SpaceX, Tesla, and X. The exact number of children the tech titan has fathered has been a constant source of public fascination and confusion, with figures fluctuating between 10, 12, and even 14 in recent reports. This article, updated for December 2025, provides the definitive breakdown of his confirmed offspring and addresses the latest controversial reports that have dominated headlines throughout 2024.
The most recent publicly confirmed count, as of June 2024, places the total at 12 children with three different women: his first wife, Justine Wilson; the musician Grimes (Claire Boucher); and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. However, a series of explosive reports in late 2024 suggested the actual number could be as high as 14, involving a fourth mother, adding an unprecedented layer of complexity to the Musk family tree and his stated mission to combat population decline.
Elon Musk: A Complete Profile and Biography
Elon Reeve Musk is a South African-born American entrepreneur, business magnate, and investor. He is renowned for his ambitious ventures in space exploration, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence, making him one of the world's most influential and wealthiest individuals.
- Full Name: Elon Reeve Musk
- Born: June 28, 1971
- Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa
- Parents: Errol Musk (Engineer) and Maye Musk (Model and Dietitian)
- Education: University of Pennsylvania (B.A. in Physics, B.S. in Economics)
- Key Companies/Titles: CEO of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla, Owner & CTO of X (formerly Twitter), Founder of The Boring Company, and Co-Founder of Neuralink and xAI.
- Marital Status: Divorced (from Justine Wilson and Talulah Riley—twice)
- Children: 12 confirmed (with three mothers), with reports of up to 14 (with four mothers).
The Definitive List: Elon Musk's 12 Confirmed Children and Their Mothers
The confirmed core of the Musk family consists of 12 children across three relationships. His foray into fatherhood began in the early 2000s with his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, and has since expanded through both natural conception and advanced surrogacy, reflecting his non-traditional approach to family building.
Children with Justine Wilson (6 Children, 1 Deceased)
Musk and Justine Wilson were married from 2000 to 2008. Their first child, Nevada Alexander Musk, tragically passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) at just 10 weeks old. Following this loss, the couple turned to IVF to expand their family, resulting in two sets of multiples.
- Nevada Alexander Musk: (Born 2002, Deceased 2002)
- Griffin Musk: (Born 2004, Twin)
- Vivian Jenna Wilson (formerly Xavier Musk): (Born 2004, Twin)
- Kai Musk: (Born 2006, Triplet)
- Saxon Musk: (Born 2006, Triplet)
- Damian Musk: (Born 2006, Triplet)
The five surviving children with Wilson are now young adults, with Vivian Jenna Wilson making headlines in 2022 after legally changing her name and gender, stating she no longer wished to be related to her biological father.
Children with Grimes (Claire Boucher) (3 Children)
Musk’s relationship with the Canadian musician Grimes has captured global attention, primarily due to their children's highly unique and often controversial names. Their children were born between 2020 and 2023.
- X Æ A-Xii (known as "X"): (Born 2020)
- Exa Dark Sideræl (known as "Y"): (Born 2021, born via surrogate)
- Techno Mechanicus (known as "Tau"): (Born 2023, name revealed in Walter Isaacson's biography)
The names of the Grimes children are a blend of technological, esoteric, and celestial references, perfectly embodying the couple's unconventional personalities and their shared love for science fiction and futurism.
Children with Shivon Zilis (3 Children)
Shivon Zilis is a high-level executive at Musk's Neuralink company. The existence of their first two children was revealed in 2022 when court documents showed the parents had filed a petition to change the twins' names to include Musk's surname. The third child was confirmed in June 2024, solidifying the number of confirmed Musk offspring at 12.
- Strider Musk: (Born 2021, Twin)
- Azure Musk: (Born 2021, Twin)
- Unnamed Child (Third with Zilis): (Born Early 2024, Confirmed June 2024)
The birth of the third Zilis child was confirmed by Musk in an interview, where he emphasized the importance of high-IQ people having children to ensure the continuation of civilization, a frequent theme in his public commentary on population collapse.
The Controversial Reports of 14: Ashley St. Clair and the Unnamed Babies
While the confirmed count sits at 12, several reputable publications, including the Wall Street Journal, reported in late 2024 that Elon Musk has a total of 14 children with four women. This significant discrepancy centers on two unconfirmed babies, one allegedly with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair and another reported child with Shivon Zilis.
The Ashley St. Clair Allegation
The most contentious report involves conservative media personality Ashley St. Clair. According to a 2024 investigative report, St. Clair allegedly had a child with Musk and was involved in discussions about surrogacy to have more children quickly. The report suggests this child, if confirmed, would be the 13th Musk offspring and the first with a fourth different mother. Neither Musk nor St. Clair has publicly confirmed the paternity or the existence of this child, leaving the public count in a state of limbo between 12 and 13.
The Reported 14th Child (Seldon Lycurgus)
Further compounding the complexity is the mention of a 14th child, sometimes named Seldon Lycurgus, who is also reportedly a child of Shivon Zilis. Some sources conflate this reported baby with the third confirmed Zilis child (the 12th confirmed Musk child). The reports of 14 children suggest two additional, unconfirmed births beyond the core 12, highlighting the intense scrutiny and speculation surrounding the Tesla CEO's personal life and his "legion of children."
For now, the official, publicly confirmed total remains at 12. However, the consistent reporting of 14 children by multiple outlets suggests a rapidly evolving and deliberately private family situation that continues to outpace public confirmation.
Elon Musk's Stance on Fatherhood and Population Decline
Beyond the simple count of his offspring, the topic of Elon Musk's large family is inextricably linked to his public pronouncements on global population decline. He has repeatedly stated that he is doing his part to combat the "underpopulation crisis," arguing that low birth rates pose a greater risk to civilization than global warming.
His views and actions have generated significant topical authority on the subject of procreation among the wealthy and influential. Musk views having many children not as a personal indulgence but as a moral imperative, a belief he has actively encouraged among his employees and the wider public. This unique philosophical driver is what makes the story of the Musk offspring so compelling and warrants continuous, fresh updates.
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