Bolęcin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bolencin.
The place is now called Bolęcin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolęcin | Austro-Hungary | Krenau/Chrzanów | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Bolęcin | Poland | Chrzanów | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Bolencin | German Empire | Chrzanow/Krenau | 1939 |
| Bolęcin | Poland | Chrzanów | 1945 |
| Bolęcin | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |