Brzeżnica was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Birkenfeld.
The place is now called Brzeżnica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenfeld | German Empire | Gerdauen | 1939 |
| NN | Under Soviet administration | Kaliningrad | 1945 |
| Brzeżnica | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |