Lipniak was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Lindenheim.
The place is now called Lipniak and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipniak | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1938 |
| Lindenheim | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Lipniak | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Lipniak | Poland | Ostrołęka | 1992 |