Kąpławki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kamplack.
The place is now called Kąpławki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamplack | German Empire | Rastenburg | 1939 |
| Kąpławki | Under Polish administration | Kętrzyn | 1945 |
| Kąpławki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |