Gorzeń was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Brandhof.
The place is now called Gorzeń and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorzen | Russian Empire | Rypin | 1914 |
| Gorzeń | Poland | Rypin | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Brandhof | German Empire | Rippin (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Gorzeń | Poland | Sierpc | 1945 |
| Gorzeń | Poland | Płock | 1992 |