Krosinek was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Kroschin.
The place is now called Krosinek and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein-Kroschin | German Empire | Obornik/Obernick | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Krosinek | Poland | Czarnków | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Klein Kroschin | German Empire | Scharnikau (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Krosinek | Poland | Czarnków | 1945 |
| Krosinek | Poland | Piła | 1992 |