Żabin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großlautersee.
The place is now called Żabin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Szabienen | German Empire | Angerapp | 1914 |
| Groß Schabienen | German Empire | Angerapp | 1931 |
| Großlautersee | German Empire | Angerapp | 1939 |
| Żabin | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Żabin | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |