Jelenin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hirschfeldau.
The place is now called Jelenin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirschfeldau | German Empire | Sprottau | 1939 |
| Jelenin | Under Polish administration | Żagań | 1945 |
| Jelenin | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |