Brynów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Brynow (Kattowitz-Brynow).
The place is now called Brynów (Katowice-Brynów) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynow | German Empire | Kattowitz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Brynów | Poland | Katowice | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Brynow (Kattowitz-Brynow) | German Empire | Kattowitz (St.Kr.) | 1939 |
| Brynów (Katowice-Brynów) | Poland | Stalinogród m. | 1945 |
| Brynów (Katowice-Brynów) | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |