Półczno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kniprode.
The place is now called Półczno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polschen | German Empire | Bütow | 1937 |
| Kniprode | German Empire | Bütow | 1939 |
| Półczno | Under Polish administration | Bytów | 1945 |
| Półczno | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |