Płonina was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Nimmersath.
The place is now called Płonina and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimmersath | German Empire | Jauer | 1939 |
| Płonina | Under Polish administration | Jawor | 1945 |
| Płonina | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |