Stare Krzywe was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alt Kriewen.
The place is now called Stare Krzywe and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Krzywen | German Empire | Lyck | 1914 |
| Alt Kriewen | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Stare Krzywe | Under Polish administration | Ełk | 1945 |
| Stare Krzywe | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |