Tołkiny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Tolksdorf.
The place is now called Tołkiny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolksdorf | German Empire | Rastenburg | 1939 |
| Tołkiny | Under Polish administration | Kętrzyn | 1945 |
| Tołkiny | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |