Wirek was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Antonienhütte.
The place is now called Wirek (Ruda Śląska-Wirek) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonienhütte | German Empire | Kattowitz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Wirek | Poland | Katowice | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Antonienhütte | German Empire | Kattowitz | 1939 |
| Wirek | Poland | Stalinogród | 1945 |
| Wirek (Ruda Śląska-Wirek) | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |