Polanowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Paulen.
The place is now called Polanowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polanowo | German Empire | Witkowo | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Polanowo | Poland | Gniezno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Paulen | German Empire | Gnesen | 1939 |
| Polanowo | Poland | Gniezno | 1945 |
| Polanowo | Poland | Konin | 1992 |