Starynka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Altendorf.
The place is now called Starynka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Altendorf | German Empire | Rastenburg | 1939 |
| Starynka | Under Polish administration | Kętrzyn | 1945 |
| Starynka | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |