Rudno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Braunbach.
The place is now called Rudno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudno | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1914 |
| Rudnau | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1936 |
| Braunbach | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1939 |
| Rudno | Under Polish administration | Gliwice | 1945 |
| Rudno | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |