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