Pogorzel Wielka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Brennen.
The place is now called Pogorzel Wielka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Pogorzellen | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1907 |
| Brennen | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Pogorzel Wielka | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Pogorzel Wielka | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |