Pogorzel Mała was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Brandau.
The place is now called Pogorzel Mała and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pogorzellen, Klein | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1930 |
| Brandau | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Pogorzel Mała | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Pogorzel Mała | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |