Rahling was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rahlingen.
The place is now called Rahling and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahlingen (Lothr.) | German Empire | Saargemünd | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Rahling | France | Moselle | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Rahlingen | German Empire | Saargemünd | 1940 |
| Rahling | France | Moselle | 1945 |
| Rahling | France | Moselle | 1993 |