Pistken was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kröstenwerder.
The place is now called Pistki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistken | German Empire | Lyck | 1938 |
| Kröstenwerder | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Pistki | Under Polish administration | Ełk | 1945 |
| Pistki | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |