Stare Kolnie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Altköln.
The place is now called Stare Kolnie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Köln | German Empire | Brieg | 1935 |
| Altköln | German Empire | Brieg | 1939 |
| Stare Kolnie | Under Polish administration | Brzeg m. | 1945 |
| Stare Kolnie | Poland | Opole | 1992 |