Żabiniec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldroden.
The place is now called Żabiniec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabinietz | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1936 |
| Waldroden | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1939 |
| Żabiniec | Under Polish administration | Olesno | 1945 |
| Żabiniec | Poland | Opole | 1992 |