Bolesty-Stare was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bolesty-Stare.
The place is now called Bolesty Stare and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolesty-Stare | Russian Empire | Suvalki | 1914 |
| Bolesty Stare | Poland | Suwałki | 1921 |
| Bolesty-Stare | German Empire | Sudauen | 1939 |
| NN | Poland | Suwałki | 1945 |
| Bolesty Stare | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |