Originally named Pachin Ubon (ปจิมอุบล, 'western Ubon'), in 1913 the district was renamed Trakan Phuet Phon (ตระการพืชผล).
Originally known as Pachin Ubon (ปจิมอุบล, 'western Ubon'), in 1913 the district was rechristened Trakan Phuet Phon (ตระการพืชผล).