Krzyżany was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Steinwalde.
The place is now called Krzyżany and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysahnen | German Empire | Lötzen | 1927 |
| Steinwalde | German Empire | Lötzen | 1939 |
| Krzyżany | Under Polish administration | Giżycko | 1945 |
| Krzyżany | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |