Wierchlesie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hohenwalde O.S..
The place is now called Wierchlesie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wierchlesch | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1934 |
| Hohenwalde O.S. | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1939 |
| Wierchlesie | Under Polish administration | Strzelce Opolskie | 1945 |
| Wierchlesie | Poland | Opole | 1992 |