Baranowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hoverbeck.
The place is now called Baranowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranowen | German Empire | Sensburg | 1938 |
| Hoverbeck | German Empire | Sensburg | 1939 |
| Baranowo | Under Polish administration | Mrągowo | 1945 |
| Baranowo | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |