Wichrów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Windenau.
The place is now called Wichrów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichrau | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1936 |
| Windenau | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1939 |
| Wichrów | Under Polish administration | Olesno | 1945 |
| Wichrów | Poland | Częstochowa | 1992 |