Goreń was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Goreń.
The place is now called Goreń Mały and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goren Duzy | Russian Empire | Gostyn | 1914 |
| Goren Maly | Russian Empire | Gostyn | 1914 |
| Goreń Duży | Poland | Gostynin | 1921 |
| Goreń Mały | Poland | Gostynin | 1921 |
| Goreń | German Empire | Waldrode | 1939 |
| Goreń Duży | Poland | Włocławek | 1945 |
| Goreń Nowy | Poland | Włocławek | 1945 |
| Goreń Duży | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |
| Goreń Mały | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |