Smykowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schmückwalde.
The place is now called Smykowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Schmückwalde | German Empire | Osterode i. Ostpr. | 1914 |
| Schmückwalde | German Empire | Osterode i. Ostpr. | 1939 |
| Smykowo | Under Polish administration | Ostróda | 1945 |
| Szmykwałd | Under Polish administration | Ostróda | 1945 |
| Smykowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |