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