Ballamutowen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Giersfelde.
The place is now called Bałamutowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballamutowen | German Empire | Lyck | 1934 |
| Giersfelde | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Bałamutowo | Under Polish administration | Ełk | 1945 |
| Bałamutowo | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |