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