Michalin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Michaelshütte.
The place is now called Michalin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelshütte | German Empire | Karthaus | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Michaelshütte | Free City of Danzig | Danziger Höhe | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Michaelshütte | German Empire | Danzig | 1939 |
| Michalin | Poland | Pruszcz Gdański | 1945 |
| Michalin | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |