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