Powielin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Powielin.
The place is now called Powielin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powielin | Russian Empire | Pultusk | 1914 |
| Powielin | Poland | Pułtusk | 1919 |
| Powielin | German Empire | Ostenburg | 1939 |
| Powielin | Poland | Pułtusk | 1945 |
| Powielin | Poland | Ciechanów | 1992 |