Ciernie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Dorntal.
The place is now called Ciernie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cziernien | German Empire | Lyck | 1929 |
| Dorntal | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Ciernie | Under Polish administration | Ełk | 1945 |
| Ciernie | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |