Cwaliny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schwallen.
The place is now called Cwaliny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Czwallinnen | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1914 |
| Zwalinnen | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1932 |
| Schwallen | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Cwaliny | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Cwaliny | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |