Chynowie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Chinow.
The place is now called Chynowie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinow | German Empire | Lauenburg i.Pom. | 1939 |
| Chynowie | Under Polish administration | Lębork | 1945 |
| Chynowie | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |