Wiercień was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Würtsch-Helle.
The place is now called Wiercień and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Würtsch-Helle | German Empire | Lüben | 1939 |
| Wiercień | Under Polish administration | Lubin | 1945 |
| Wiercień | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |