Ostrykól was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Scharfenrade.
The place is now called Ostrykól and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrokollen | German Empire | Lyck | 1938 |
| Scharfenrade | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Ostrykól | Under Polish administration | Elk | 1945 |
| Ostrykól | Poland | Suwalki | 1992 |