Bońkowo Kościelne was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bonkowo Kmiece/Koszielne.
The place is now called Bońkowo Kościelne and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonkowo Koscielne | Russian Empire | Mlava | 1914 |
| Bońkowo Kościelne | Poland | Mława | 1919 |
| Bonkowo Kmiece/Koszielne | German Empire | Mielau | 1939 |
| Bońkowo Kościelne | Poland | Mława | 1945 |
| Bońkowo Kościelne | Poland | Ciechanów | 1992 |