Rudka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hamerudau.
The place is now called Rudka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamerudau | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Rudka | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Rudka | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |