Złoty Potok was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Goldbach.
The place is now called Złoty Potok and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldbach | German Empire | Lauban | 1939 |
| Złoty Potok | Under Polish administration | Lubań | 1945 |
| Złoty Potok | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |