Śmiechowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schmechau (Neustadt (Westpr.)-Schm.).
The place is now called Śmiechowo (Wejherowo-Śmiechowo) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schmechau | German Empire | Neustadt i. Westpr. | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Śmiechowo | Poland | Wejherowo | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schmechau (Neustadt (Westpr.)-Schm.) | German Empire | Neustadt (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Śmiechowo (Wejherowo-Śmiechowo) | Poland | Wejherowo | 1945 |
| Śmiechowo (Wejherowo-Śmiechowo) | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |