Świerklany Górne was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ober Schwirklan.
The place is now called Świerklany Górne and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberschwirklan | German Empire | Rybnik | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Świerklany Górne | Poland | Rybnik | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Ober Schwirklan | German Empire | Rybnik | 1939 |
| Świerklany Górne | Poland | Rybnik | 1945 |
| Świerklany Górne | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |