Cierzpięty was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Treuwalde.
The place is now called Cierzpięty and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czierspienten | German Empire | Osterode i. Ostpr. | 1902 |
| Treuwalde | German Empire | Osterode i. Ostpr. | 1939 |
| Cierzpięty | Under Polish administration | Ostróda | 1945 |
| Cierzpięty | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |