Jeleń was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Gellen.
The place is now called Jeleń and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gellen | German Empire | Neustettin | 1939 |
| Jeleń | Under Polish administration | Szczecinek | 1945 |
| Jeleń | Poland | Koszalin | 1992 |