Czarnen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Scharnen.
The place is now called Czarne and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czarnen | German Empire | Goldap | 1938 |
| Scharnen | German Empire | Goldap | 1939 |
| Czarne | Under Polish administration | Gołdap | 1945 |
| Czarne | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |