Elon Musk the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is not only known for his innovative ideas and bold projects but also for having a large and growing family. Musk has openly said that he believes in having more children to help “keep the population going.” Over the years he has become a father to 14 children, with different partners.
Below is a clear and simple look at all of Elon Musk’s sons and daughters.
Children with Justine Musk (First Wife)
Elon Musk married Justine Wilson in 2000. Together they had six children. Sadly their first child passed away in infancy and the couple later welcomed twins and then triplets.
| Name | Year of Birth | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Alexander Musk | 2002 | Passed away at 10 weeks old due to SIDS |
| Griffin Musk | 2004 | Twin |
| Xavier Musk (Now Vivian Jenna Wilson) | 2004 | Twin; came out as transgender and changed her name |
| Damian Musk | 2006 | Triplet |
| Saxon Musk | 2006 | Triplet |
| Kai Musk | 2006 | Triplet |
Children with Claire Boucher (Grimes, Musician)
Elon Musk and musician Grimes have three children together. Their children’s unique names gained worldwide attention.
| Name | Nickname | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| X Æ A-12 Musk | Known as “X” | 2020 | Name later adjusted to X AE A-Xii |
| Exa Dark Sideræl Musk | Known as “Y” | 2021 | Born via surrogate |
| Techno Mechanicus | Known as “Tau” | Revealed in 2023 | Name announced privately later |
Children with Shivon Zilis (Neuralink Executive)
In 2022 it was revealed that Musk also welcomed twins with Shivon Zilis who works at Neuralink one of his companies.
| Name | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Strider | 2021 | Twin |
| Azure | 2021 | Twin |
Child with Mystery Partner (Reported Recently)
In 2023–2024 reports claimed Musk welcomed another child with an unnamed partner, bringing the total to 14 children. The identity and name of this child have not been made public.
Musk’s View on Family
Elon Musk has spoken many times about the importance of having a big family. He believes declining birth rates are a global issue and encourages others to consider having more children. Despite his extremely busy schedule he says he tries to spend meaningful time with his kids.
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Whether admired or criticized Elon Musk’s family life is as talked about as his businesses. With children born across different stages of his life and relationships Musk remains one of the few public figures with such a large modern family. As his career evolves his family continues to grow and stay in the public spotlight.
