Chojniki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Chojniki.
The place is now called Chojniki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chojniki | Russian Empire | Makov | 1914 |
| Chojniki | Poland | Maków | 1919 |
| Chojniki | German Empire | Mackeim | 1939 |
| Chojniki | Poland | Ostrołęka | 1945 |
| Chojniki | Poland | Ostrołęka | 1992 |