Kanin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kannin.
The place is now called Kanin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannin | German Empire | Schlawe i.Pom. | 1939 |
| Kanin | Under Polish administration | Sławno | 1945 |
| Kanin | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |