Pupki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Tolnicken.
The place is now called Pupki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupkeim | German Empire | Allenstein | 1938 |
| Tolnicken | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Pupki | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Pupki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |