Cierzpięty was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Seehöhe.
The place is now called Cierzpięty and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czerspienten | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1905 |
| Seehöhe | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Cierzpięty | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Cierzpięty | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |