Szwałk was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schwalg.
The place is now called Szwałk and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Schwalg | German Empire | Treuburg | 1938 |
| Schwalg | German Empire | Treuburg | 1939 |
| Szwałk | Under Polish administration | Olecko | 1945 |
| Szwałk | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |