Podwilczyn was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Podewilshausen.
The place is now called Podwilczyn and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podewilshausen | German Empire | Stolp | 1939 |
| Podwilczyn | Under Polish administration | Słupsk | 1945 |
| Podwilczyn | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |