Hallingen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hallingen.
The place is now called Halling-lès-Boulay and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallingen | German Empire | Bolchen | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Halling | France | Moselle | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Hallingen | German Empire | Sankt Avold | 1940 |
| Halling-lès-Boulay | France | Moselle | 1945 |
| Halling-lès-Boulay | France | Moselle | 1993 |