Balewko was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Baalau, Klein.
The place is now called Balewko and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein-Baalau | German Empire | Stuhm | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Klein Baalau | German Empire | Stuhm | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Baalau, Klein | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Baalau, Klein | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Balewko | Under Polish administration | Sztum | 1945 |
| Balewko | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |