Szczecinki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Eichhorn.
The place is now called Szczecinki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sczeczinken | German Empire | Treuburg | 1916 |
| Eichhorn | German Empire | Treuburg | 1939 |
| Szczecinki | Under Polish administration | Olecko | 1945 |
| Szczecinki | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |