Podleśne was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Knobbenort.
The place is now called Podleśne and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knobbenort | German Empire | Angerburg | 1939 |
| Podleśne | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Podleśne | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |