Rycerka Górna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ober Rycerka.
The place is now called Rycerka Górna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rycerka Górna | Austro-Hungary | Saybusch/Żywiec | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Rycerka Górna | Poland | Żywiec | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Ober Rycerka | German Empire | Saybusch | 1939 |
| Rycerka Górna | Poland | Żywiec | 1945 |
| Rycerka Górna | Poland | Bielsko | 1992 |