Ostroleka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Scharfenwiese.
The place is now called Ostroleka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostroleka | Russian Empire | Ostrolenka | 1914 |
| Ostroleka | Poland | Ostroleka | 1919 |
| Ostrolenka | German Empire | Scharfenwiese | 1939 |
| Scharfenwiese | German Empire | Scharfenwiese | 1939 |
| Ostroleka | Poland | Ostroleka | 1945 |
| Ostroleka | Poland | Ostroleka | 1992 |