Kowalki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kowalki.
The place is now called Kowalki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowalki | Russian Empire | Vloclavek | 1914 |
| Kowalki | Poland | Włocławek | 1921 |
| Kowalki | German Empire | Leslau | 1939 |
| Kowalki | Poland | Włocławek | 1945 |
| Kowalki | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |