Originally named Pachin Ubon (ปจิมอุบล, 'western Ubon'), in 1913 the district was renamed Trakan Phuet Phon (ตระการพืชผล).
Initially named Pachin Ubon (ปจิมอุบล, 'western Ubon'), the district adopted a new name of Trakan Phuet Phon (ตระการพืชผล) in 1913.