Goin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Godingen.
The place is now called Goin and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goin | German Empire | Metz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Göhn | German Empire | Metz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Goin | France | Moselle | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Godingen | German Empire | Metz | 1940 |
| Goin | France | Moselle | 1945 |
| Goin | France | Moselle | 1993 |