Bukowa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Buchenstein.
The place is now called Bukowa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendisch Buckow | German Empire | Stolp | 1937 |
| Buchenstein | German Empire | Stolp | 1939 |
| Bukowa | Under Polish administration | Słupsk | 1945 |
| Bukowa | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |