Krykajny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Krickehnen.
The place is now called Krykajny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krickehnen | German Empire | Preußisch Holland | 1939 |
| Krykajny | Under Polish administration | Pasłęk | 1945 |
| Krykajny | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |