Borkowiny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Jarken.
The place is now called Borkowiny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borkowinnen | German Empire | Treuburg | 1938 |
| Jarken | German Empire | Treuburg | 1939 |
| Borkowiny | Under Polish administration | Olecko | 1945 |
| Borkowiny | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |