Gostyń Stary was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alt Gostingen.
The place is now called Gostyń Stary and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt-Gostyn | German Empire | Gostyn | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Gostyń Stary | Poland | Gostyń | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Alt Gostingen | German Empire | Gostingen | 1939 |
| Gostyń Stary | Poland | Gostyń | 1945 |
| Gostyń Stary | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |