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