Wierzchląd was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Verchland.
The place is now called Wierzchląd and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verchland | German Empire | Pyritz | 1939 |
| Wierzchląd | Under Polish administration | Pyrzyce | 1945 |
| Wierzchląd | Poland | Szczecin | 1992 |