The Complete Biography: Elon Musk’s 14 Children and Their Mothers
Elon Musk has welcomed 14 children with four different women over the past two decades. His family structure is one of the most unconventional in the public eye, often featuring complex names inspired by science fiction, ancient history, and mathematics. The latest updates in late 2024 and early 2025 have confirmed the birth of multiple new children, pushing the total number to 14.
Here is the chronological list of all of Elon Musk's known children and their mothers:
- Nevada Alexander Musk (Mother: Justine Wilson)
- Born: 2002.
- Status: Tragically passed away from SIDS at 10 weeks old.
- Griffin Musk (Mother: Justine Wilson)
- Born: 2004 (Twin with Vivian).
- Conceived via IVF.
- Vivian Jenna Wilson (formerly Xavier) (Mother: Justine Wilson)
- Born: 2004 (Twin with Griffin).
- Conceived via IVF. Legally changed her name in 2022.
- Kai Musk (Mother: Justine Wilson)
- Born: 2006 (Triplet with Saxon and Damian).
- Conceived via IVF.
- Saxon Musk (Mother: Justine Wilson)
- Born: 2006 (Triplet with Kai and Damian).
- Conceived via IVF.
- Damian Musk (Mother: Justine Wilson)
- Born: 2006 (Triplet with Kai and Saxon).
- Conceived via IVF.
- X Æ A-Xii (referred to as 'X') (Mother: Grimes)
- Born: May 2020.
- First child with the musician Grimes (Claire Boucher).
- Exa Dark Sideræl Musk (referred to as 'Y') (Mother: Grimes)
- Born: December 2021 (Via surrogate).
- Second child with Grimes.
- Strider Sekhar Sirius Musk (Mother: Shivon Zilis)
- Born: November 2021 (Twin with Azure).
- First child with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
- Azure Astra Alice Musk (Mother: Shivon Zilis)
- Born: November 2021 (Twin with Strider).
- Second child with Shivon Zilis.
- Techno Mechanicus (referred to as 'Tau') (Mother: Grimes)
- Born: Unknown date (Revealed in September 2023).
- Third child with Grimes, revealed in Walter Isaacson's biography.
- Arcadia Musk (Mother: Shivon Zilis)
- Born: Confirmed as one of the newest additions in late 2024/early 2025.
- Third child with Shivon Zilis.
- Seldon Lycurgus Musk (Mother: Shivon Zilis)
- Born: Confirmed as the newest son in early 2025.
- Fourth child with Shivon Zilis, often cited as the 14th child.
- Romulus St. Clair (Mother: Ashley St Clair)
- Born: September 2024 (Reported).
- Paternity is reportedly disputed by Musk, but the mother claims he is the 14th child, adding complexity to the official count.
The Meaning Behind the 14th Child’s Name: Seldon Lycurgus
The name of the newest confirmed son with Shivon Zilis, Seldon Lycurgus Musk, is perhaps the most intellectually loaded of all his children's unconventional monikers. The name is a direct nod to two colossal figures from history and science fiction, revealing Musk’s profound influences and his ambition for the future of humanity.
The first name, Seldon, is a clear reference to Hari Seldon, a fictional character from Isaac Asimov’s seminal Foundation science fiction series. Hari Seldon is a mathematical genius who develops 'psychohistory,' a theoretical science that allows him to predict the future of large populations with statistical accuracy. Given Musk’s fascination with colonizing Mars and his belief in a coming "population collapse," naming a child after a figure who works to guide humanity through a dark age is deeply symbolic.
The middle name, Lycurgus, is derived from the legendary lawgiver of Sparta, Lycurgus. Sparta was an ancient Greek city-state famous for its strict, militaristic, and highly disciplined society, focused entirely on the survival and strength of the state. Lycurgus is credited with creating the laws and institutions that made Sparta a dominant power. This choice further underscores Musk's theme of strong, foundational, and perhaps even authoritarian, principles necessary for the long-term survival of civilization.
The Controversy of the Count: Seldon Lycurgus vs. Romulus St. Clair
The exact number of Elon Musk’s children has become a topic of intense media scrutiny, especially with the simultaneous revelations of multiple new births in a short span. While the birth of Seldon Lycurgus to Neuralink director Shivon Zilis was confirmed by Zilis herself and subtly acknowledged by Musk, another claim has complicated the "14th child" designation.
Conservative influencer Ashley St Clair came forward, claiming to have had a son with Musk named Romulus St. Clair, reportedly born in September 2024. The name Romulus itself is significant, referencing the mythical founder of Rome, who, along with his twin brother Remus, was raised by a she-wolf.
However, the situation surrounding Romulus is far less clear than the births with Zilis and Grimes. Reports suggest that Musk has not publicly confirmed paternity in the case of Romulus St. Clair, leading to a reported paternity dispute. This ambiguity means that while Seldon Lycurgus is the latest *confirmed* child with a known partner, the total count of 14 includes the unconfirmed Romulus, based on the mother’s public claims. This ongoing drama ensures that the list of 'Musk's Kids' remains a dynamic and highly covered news story.
Elon Musk's Pronatalist Mission and the Future of Humanity
Elon Musk has repeatedly stated that his decision to have a large family is not just a personal matter but a conscious effort to combat what he views as one of the greatest threats to civilization: population collapse. He has publicly voiced his concerns that declining birth rates, particularly in developed nations, pose a far greater risk than global warming, calling it a "demographic time bomb."
His pronatalist mission is now inextricably linked to his family life. By having 14 children with four different women—Justine Wilson, Grimes, Shivon Zilis, and the disputed claim by Ashley St Clair—Musk is actively practicing what he preaches. His partners, particularly Shivon Zilis, an executive at his company Neuralink, share his concerns about low birth rates and have publicly supported his views.
The new children, Seldon Lycurgus and Arcadia, are therefore seen not just as new members of a wealthy family but as living symbols of Musk's commitment to ensuring the survival and expansion of the human species. The unconventional names, from the ancient Greek Lycurgus to the sci-fi Seldon, serve as a constant reminder of his vision for a future that avoids a slow, demographic decline and instead reaches for the stars, perhaps even fulfilling his dream of colonizing Mars.
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