Krzyżanów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kreuzdorf.
The place is now called Krzyżanów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krzischnei | German Empire | Glatz | 1914 |
| Krzischney | German Empire | Glatz | 1929 |
| Kreuzdorf | German Empire | Glatz | 1939 |
| Krzyżanów | Under Polish administration | Kłodzko | 1945 |
| Krzyżanów | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |