Wilków was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Willenau.
The place is now called Wilków and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkau | German Empire | Neustadt O.S. | 1936 |
| Willenau | German Empire | Neustadt O.S. | 1939 |
| Wilków | Under Polish administration | Prudnik | 1945 |
| Wilków | Poland | Opole | 1992 |