Polom was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Pohl.
The place is now called Polom and belongs to Czech Republic.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohl | Austro-Hungary | Mährisch-Weißkirchen | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Polom | Austro-Hungary | Mährisch-Weißkirchen | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Polom | Czechoslovakia | Hranice | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Pohl | Czechoslovakia | Hranice | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Pohl | German Empire | Neu Titschein | 1938 |
| Polom | Czechoslovakia | Hranice | 1945 |
| Polom | Czechoslovakia | Přerov | 1992 |
| Polom | Czech Republic | Přerov | 1993 |