Elon Musk Welcomes 14th Child: A Look at His Expanding Family

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again made headlines with the birth of his 14th child. The baby, named Seldon Lycurgus, was born to Shivon Zilis, an executive at Neuralink, a company co-founded by Musk.

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Musk and Shivon Zilis’ Growing Family

This marks the fourth child Musk has fathered with Zilis. The pair previously welcomed twins, Strider and Azure, in 2021 and a daughter, Arcadia, in 2023. The name “Seldon Lycurgus” appears to reference Hari Seldon, a key character in Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, and Lycurgus of Sparta, an ancient lawmaker.

Elon Musk’s Children from Previous Relationships

Musk has 14 children with multiple partners:

1. With Justine Wilson (His First Wife)

Musk was married to Canadian author Justine Wilson from 2000 to 2008. They had six children together:

Nevada Alexander Musk (born 2002) – Tragically passed away at 10 weeks old.
Twins: Griffin and Vivian (born 2004) – Vivian publicly changed her last name in 2022 and no longer associates with Musk.
Triplets: Kai, Saxon, and Damian (born 2006) – The trio was conceived via IVF.

2. With Grimes (Claire Boucher)

Musk’s high-profile relationship with musician Grimes resulted in three children:

X Æ A-XII (“X”) (born 2020)
Exa Dark Sideræl (“Y”) (born via surrogate in 2021)
Techno Mechanicus (“Tau”) (born in 2022)

3. With Shivon Zilis

Apart from their newborn son, Musk and Zilis also share:

Twins: Strider and Azure (born 2021)
Daughter: Arcadia (born 2023)

Recent Speculations About Musk’s Parenthood

There have been recent reports that Musk may have fathered another child with influencer Ashley St. Clair. She claimed that her five-month-old son, R.S.C., is Musk’s, but Musk has not publicly confirmed this.

Musk’s Views on Parenthood and Population Growth

Musk has repeatedly expressed concerns about declining birth rates and sees having children as his way of addressing what he calls a “population crisis.” He believes that civilization risks collapse if birth rates continue to decline.

Final Thoughts

With 14 confirmed children across different relationships, Musk’s growing family reflects both his unconventional personal life and his outspoken stance on reproduction. Despite his demanding business ventures, Musk continues to prioritize expanding his family, often making headlines for his unique approach to parenthood.