Krzywe Kolano was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Krummknie.
The place is now called Krzywe Kolano and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krumknie | German Empire | Strelno | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Krzywe Kolano | Poland | Mogilno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Krummknie | German Empire | Mogilno | 1939 |
| Krzywe Kolano | Poland | Mogilno | 1945 |
| Krzywe Kolano | Poland | Bydgoszcz | 1992 |