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