Istebna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Istebna.
The place is now called Istebna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istebna | Austro-Hungary | Teschen/Cieszyn,Český Těšín | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Istebna | Poland | Cieszyn | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Istebna | German Empire | Teschen | 1939 |
| Istebna | Poland | Cieszyn | 1945 |
| Istebna | Poland | Bielsko | 1992 |