Wierzbowen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldwerder.
The place is now called Wierzbowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wierzbowen | German Empire | Lyck | 1914 |
| Wiersbowen | German Empire | Lyck | 1938 |
| Waldwerder | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Wierzbowo | Under Polish administration | Ełk | 1945 |
| Wierzbowo | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |