Nowa Smolna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Neu Schmollen.
The place is now called Nowa Smolna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neu Schmollen | German Empire | Oels | 1939 |
| Nowa Smolna | Under Polish administration | Oleśnica | 1945 |
| Nowa Smolna | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |