Klein Ruttken was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kleinruten.
The place is now called Rutki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Ruttken | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1938 |
| Kleinruten | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Rutki | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Rutki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |