Gostyn was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Gostingen.
The place is now called Gostyń and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gostyn | German Empire | Gostyn | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Gostyń | Poland | Gostyń | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Gostyn | German Empire | Gostingen | 1939 |
| Gostingen | German Empire | Gostingen | 1939 |
| Gostyń | Poland | Gostyń | 1945 |
| Gostyń | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |