Garbno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Laggarben.
The place is now called Garbno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laggarben | German Empire | Gerdauen | 1939 |
| Garbno | Under Polish administration | Kętrzyn | 1945 |
| Garbno | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |