Pękalin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Friedrichswerder.
The place is now called Pękalin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friedrichswerder | German Empire | Stolp | 1939 |
| Pękalin | Under Polish administration | Słupsk | 1945 |
| Pękalin | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |