Potok Czarny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Potok Czarny.
The place is now called Potok Czarny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potok Czarny | Russian Empire | Gostyn | 1914 |
| Potok Czarny | Poland | Gostynin | 1921 |
| Potok Czarny | German Empire | Waldrode | 1939 |
| Potok Czarny | Poland | Gostynin | 1945 |
| Potok Czarny | Poland | Płock | 1992 |