Bojanowo Stare was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alt Boyen.
The place is now called Stare Bojanowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt-Boyen | German Empire | Schmiegel | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Bojanowo Stare | Poland | Kościan | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Altboyen | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Alt Boyen | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Stare Bojanowo | Poland | Kościan | 1945 |
| Stare Bojanowo | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |