Chwalim was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Altreben.
The place is now called Chwalim and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chwalim | German Empire | Bomst | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Chwalim | German Empire | Bomst | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Altreben | German Empire | Züllichau-Schwiebus | 1939 |
| Chwalim | Under Polish administration | Sulechów | 1945 |
| Chwalim | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |