Wólka Orlowska was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großkarlshof.
The place is now called Wólka Orlowska and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolka | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1938 |
| Großkarlshof | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Wólka Orlowska | Under Polish administration | Nidzica | 1945 |
| Wólka Orlowska | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |