Popielżyn Górny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Popielschin Gorny.
The place is now called Popielżyn Górny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popielzyn Gorny | Russian Empire | Plonsk | 1914 |
| Popielżyn Górny | Poland | Płońsk | 1919 |
| Popielschin Gorny | German Empire | Plöhnen | 1939 |
| Popielżyn Górny | Poland | Płońsk | 1945 |
| Popielżyn Górny | Poland | Ciechanów | 1992 |