Borkowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Borkau.
The place is now called Borkowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borkau | German Empire | Preußisch Stargard | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Borkowo | Poland | Starogard | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Borkau | German Empire | Dirschau | 1939 |
| Borkowo | Poland | Tczew | 1945 |
| Borkowo | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |