Elon Musk has fathered 12 children with three women: Justine Wilson (2002-2006), Claire Boucher (Grimes) (2020-2022), and Shivon Zilis (2021-2024).
Elon Musk's Children Timeline (2002-Present)
Nevada Alexander Musk
with Justine Wilson
May 2002 - Deceased
Nevada was Elon Musk's first child with his then-wife, Justine Wilson. Tragically, Nevada passed away at just 10 weeks old from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). This devastating event profoundly impacted the couple, who chose to seek IVF shortly after.
Griffin Musk
with Justine Wilson
April 15, 2004 (Age: 20)
Griffin is one of Elon and Justine's twins conceived via IVF following the loss of their first son. Griffin has stayed relatively private but occasionally accompanies his father to high-profile events. In 2024, Elon shared a photo of them attending an American Express event together in Miami, proudly identifying Griffin as his eldest living son.
Vivian Jenna Wilson
with Justine Wilson
April 15, 2004 (Age: 20)
Griffin's twin, Vivian, made headlines in 2022 when she legally changed her name and gender, citing her desire to distance herself from her father. Vivian has been vocal about her strained relationship with Elon, asserting that he was largely absent during her upbringing. Despite their differences, Vivian has expressed her autonomy, emphasizing her identity and independence as a 20-year-old adult.
Kai Musk
with Justine Wilson
January 1, 2006 (Age: 18)
Triplets in 2006! Kai is one of the triplets born to Elon and Justine via IVF in 2006. Like his siblings, Kai remains largely out of the public eye. He was notably seen accompanying Elon during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024. Elon has previously mentioned Kai's creative ideas, such as organizing a 'world party day.'
Saxon Musk
with Justine Wilson
January 1, 2006 (Age: 18)
Another of the triplets, Saxon has been described by Elon as imaginative and forward-thinking. In 2021, Elon tweeted about Saxon's optimistic prediction that '2021 will be a good year,' adding his agreement to the sentiment. Saxon's thoughtful nature and ideas are occasionally highlighted by his father in social media posts.
Damian Musk
with Justine Wilson
January 1, 2006 (Age: 18)
Damian is known for his musical talents and academic excellence. According to Walter Isaacson's biography, Damian is a classical music prodigy with an aptitude for math and science. Elon's mother, Maye Musk, once remarked that Damian might be even brighter than his father.
X Æ A-Xii Musk
with Claire Boucher (Grimes)
May 4, 2020 (Age: 4)
Known affectionately as 'X,' this child is Elon and Grimes' firstborn. His unique name, inspired by the CIA's Lockheed A-12 aircraft and mathematical symbols, has sparked significant public curiosity. X shares his father's love of space and rockets, with Grimes revealing his impressive knowledge of spacecraft at a young age.
Exa Dark Sideræl Musk
with Claire Boucher (Grimes)
December 2021 (Age: 3)
Nicknamed 'Y,' Exa was born via surrogate and named after a mix of scientific and fantastical concepts. 'Exa' refers to supercomputing power, while 'Dark' symbolizes the unknown mysteries of the universe. Grimes described her as a 'little engineer' with interests as peculiar as industrial shipping.
Strider Musk
with Shivon Zilis
November 2021 (Age: 3)
Strider is one of the twins Elon shares with Shivon Zilis, a Neuralink executive. Strider and his twin sibling, Azure, were born just weeks before the birth of Elon and Grimes' second child. Shivon has shared glimpses of their lives on social media, showcasing a family-oriented environment.
Azure Musk
with Shivon Zilis
November 2021 (Age: 3)
Azure is Strider's twin, and both were conceived during Elon and Shivon's professional collaboration. In 2024, it was revealed that Shivon moved into a family compound with her children, reflecting Elon's commitment to maintaining close relationships with his extended family.
Techno Mechanicus Musk
with Claire Boucher (Grimes)
June 2022 (Age: 2)
Nicknamed 'Tau,' Techno is the third child of Elon and Grimes. His birth was quietly kept out of the public eye until revealed in Walter Isaacson's 2023 biography. Grimes has spoken lovingly of Techno but keeps details about him private. His name continues the couple's trend of blending futuristic and scientific inspirations.
Unnamed Child
with Shivon Zilis
January 2024
Elon's most recent child with Shivon Zilis remains unnamed publicly. Musk confirmed the birth of this baby but has chosen to withhold specific details, including their name and gender, from the public. Despite this, he has expressed joy about the new addition to his growing family.