Bynowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bienau.
The place is now called Bynowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bienau | German Empire | Osterode i. Ostpr. | 1939 |
| Bynowo | Under Polish administration | Ostróda | 1945 |
| Bynowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |