Bytnik was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Beuthnig.
The place is now called Bytnik and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beuthnig | German Empire | Glogau | 1939 |
| Bytnik | Under Polish administration | Głogów | 1945 |
| Bytnik | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |