Wolęcin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wollendorf O.S..
The place is now called Wolęcin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollentschin | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1936 |
| Wollendorf O.S. | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1939 |
| Wolęcin | Under Polish administration | Olesno | 1945 |
| Wolęcin | Poland | Częstochowa | 1992 |