Golęcin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Golnau (Posen-Golnau).
The place is now called Golęcin (Poznań-Golęcin) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golencin | German Empire | Posen Ost | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Golęcin | Poland | Poznań | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Golencin | German Empire | Posen | 1939 |
| Golnau (Posen-Golnau) | German Empire | Posen (St.Kr.) | 1939 |
| Golęcin (Poznań-Golęcin) | Poland | Poznań m. | 1945 |
| Golęcin (Poznań-Golęcin) | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |