Poręba was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Poremba.
The place is now called Poręba and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poremba | German Empire | Pleß | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Poręba | Poland | Pszczyna | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Poremba | German Empire | Pleß | 1939 |
| Poręba | Poland | Pszczyna | 1945 |
| Poręba | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |