Nowe Borowe was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Buschwalde.
The place is now called Nowe Borowe and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neu Borowen | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1938 |
| Buschwalde | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Nowe Borowe | Under Polish administration | Nidzica | 1945 |
| Nowe Borowe | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |