Plinkajmy * was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Plienkeim *.
The place is now called Plinkajmy Małe and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plienkeim * | German Empire | Rastenburg | 1939 |
| Plinkajmy * | Under Polish administration | Kętrzyn | 1945 |
| Plinkajmy Małe | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |