Jelenin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hirschwaldau (Kr. Strehlen).
The place is now called Jelenin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jelline | German Empire | Strehlen | 1937 |
| Hirschwaldau (Kr. Strehlen) | German Empire | Strehlen | 1939 |
| Jelenin | Under Polish administration | Strzelin | 1945 |
| Jelenin | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |