Czerwonken was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rotbach.
The place is now called Czerwonka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czerwonken | German Empire | Lyck | 1932 |
| Rotbach | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Czerwonka | Under Polish administration | Ełk | 1945 |
| Czerwonka | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |