Nowe Czaple was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Birkenstedt (Oberlausitz).
The place is now called Nowe Czaple and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neu Tschöpeln | German Empire | Rothenburg (Ob. Lausitz) | 1936 |
| Birkenstedt (Oberlausitz) | German Empire | Rothenburg (Ob. Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Nowe Czaple | Under Polish administration | Żary | 1945 |
| Nowe Czaple | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |