Potok was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Pattag.
The place is now called Potok and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattag | German Empire | Rothenburg (Ob. Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Potok | Under Polish administration | Żary | 1945 |
| Potok | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |