Alken was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alken.
The place is now called Olkowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alken | German Empire | Preußisch Holland | 1939 |
| Olkowo | Under Polish administration | Pasłęk | 1945 |
| Olkowo | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |