Poręba was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Mariengrund.
The place is now called Poręba and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poremba | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1936 |
| Mariengrund | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1939 |
| Poręba | Under Polish administration | Strzelce Opolskie | 1945 |
| Poręba | Poland | Opole | 1992 |