Bytów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bütow.
The place is now called Bytów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bütow | German Empire | Bütow | 1939 |
| Bytów | Under Polish administration | Bytów | 1945 |
| Bytów | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |