Bocianowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Buchental.
The place is now called Bocianowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodczianowo | German Empire | Rößel | 1930 |
| Buchental | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Bocianowo | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Bocianowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |